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Olegario González de Cardedal
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Olegario González de Cardedal in 2013
Born (1934-10-02) October 2, 1934 (age 90)
Lastra del Cano (Ávila), Spain
Occupation Professor at the Pontifical University of Salamanca
Notable work
Salvador del mundo - historia y actualidad de Jesucristo,
La teología en España, 1959–2009: memoria y prospectiva
Theological work

Olegario González de Cardedal, born on October 2, 1934, is a well-known Spanish Catholic theologian and writer. A theologian is someone who studies religion and God. He has spent his life teaching and writing about important religious ideas.

Early Life and Education

Olegario González de Cardedal was born in Lastra del Cano, a small town in Ávila, Spain, in 1934. He began his studies in Ávila. In 1959, he became a priest.

He continued his education abroad. He studied at the University of Munich, Germany, where he earned his degree in theology in 1964. He also spent time studying in Oxford, England, and Washington, in the United States.

Teaching and Contributions

Olegario González de Cardedal holds an important position as the Chair of Theology at the Pontifical University of Salamanca in Spain. He has been teaching there for many years.

He was also involved in significant events for the Catholic Church. He took part in the third session of the Second Vatican Council. This was a very important meeting that discussed how the Catholic Church could adapt to the modern world. He also participated in the International Theological Conference.

Besides his work at the university, he is a member of the Spanish Real Academia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas. This is a special group in Madrid that focuses on moral and political studies.

Writings and Ideas

Olegario de Cardedal has written many books and essays. His main area of study is Christology. This is the part of theology that focuses on the life, teachings, and meaning of Jesus Christ.

Some of his notable books include:

  • Salvador del mundo - historia y actualidad de Jesucristo (Savior of the World - History and Present of Jesus Christ)
  • La teología en España, 1959–2009: memoria y prospectiva (Theology in Spain, 1959–2009: Memory and Future)
  • La entraña del cristianismo (The Core of Christianity)

In La entraña del cristianismo, he talked about "gaps in theology." He believed that these gaps could be filled by practical spirituality and popular religious practices. Pope Francis even mentioned this idea in his 2024 letter, Dilexit nos, showing how important Olegario's thoughts are.

He also organized summer schools in Santander where people could learn more about theology. He has written many articles about the current situation of the Catholic Church in Spain.

Awards and Recognition

Olegario de Cardedal has received special honors for his work.

  • In 2011, he was awarded the Ratzinger Prize. This prize is given by the Ratzinger Foundation to recognize important contributions to theology. The award ceremony took place in the Clementine Hall on June 30, 2011. He shared the prize with two other scholars, Manlio Simonetti and Maximilian Heim.

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