Triumph of theologians over diplomats in Vatican [John Allen]

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                                    Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Archbishop Rino Fisichella and Bishop Kurt Koch (composite from CNS file photos)

Rome – In what’s already a turbulent time, Pope Benedict XVI has triggered another Vatican earthquake, changing the guard in three senior leadership positions. Among those exiting the scene is the Catholic church’s most prominent ecumenical leader over the past decade, while the new arrivals complete the ascent of personal friends and theological protégés of the pontiff to the Vatican’s top positions.

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I don’t see how it is possibly accurate to view Walter Kasper as a diplomat rather than a theologian. Kasper, an heir of the Tubingen School, has a very solid theological resume to his name and has written some important works, esp. in Christology.

It seems a more accurate headline might suggest that B16 is bringing in theologians who share his method and approach. Or perhaps that B16 is narrowing the kinds of theological voices at the most important positions in the Vatican.