Printable PDF In his 1st Encyclical, which is traditionally understood to be a new pope’s manifesto for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI signals his continuity with his predecessor John Paul II. First, Benedict XVI strongly rejects liberation theologies, or any ideologies, controlling the programs of the church.1 This theme is accentuated in the text, including … Continue reading Pope Benedict Rejects Liberation Theologies and Exalts Mary