International congress in Almería discusses Benedict XVI's legacy

More than 140 participants, including cardinals, bishops, theologians, and academics, are attending an international congress in Almería to discuss the theological, philosophical, and human legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Organized by the Asociación Providentia, the event concludes on Thursday, October 29. The congress serves as a preparatory event for the centennial of Joseph Ratzinger's birth on April 16, 2027.

The meeting, titled "Joseph Ratzinger: a pope for the history of the Church and the world," is held primarily at the Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo (MUREC). Discussions address topics from the Pontiff's intellectual and pastoral career, such as the relationship between faith and reason, the centrality of Jesus Christ, freedom, liturgy, and the role of the Church in modern society.

The congress began on Monday, October 26, with an inaugural lecture by Pablo Blanco Sarto, a professor of systematic theology at the University of Navarra and recipient of the 2023 Ratzinger Prize of Theology. Other participants include various clergy and representatives from academic and cultural sectors.