Commentary: Benedict XVI and Freedom

Alejandro A. Chafuen, a founding member of the Acton Institute and the president of Atlas Economic Research Foundation, writes:

John Paul II’s pontificate left an unparalleled legacy of papal teachings. One key aspect of his tenure is the space he created for the work of other great theologians. The new pope, Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, is one of them. Given Ratzinger’s sharp focus on doctrine, many have seen only one side of this man: the protector of the faith, the leader of a new “inquisition.” Few have focused on his rich analyses of freedom...

The commentary was published April 20, 2005, on the Acton Institute's website. Use title link to see the rest of the article.