The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, like his predecessors, intends to present the Word of God to his time. As Pope and Bishop of Rome he explains the message of Jesus Christ, utilizing in part the array of theological analysis, methods and axioms, for which he is well known. To some this raises the question of the relation of Pope—theologian and of the distinction of papal teaching and theological point of view. Nevertheless, official theological statements such encyclical letters constitute part of the theology of Pope Benedict XVI.
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