Nunc dimittis. Remarques sur le discours vrai en matière de religion

Abstract

Nunc dimittis: Notes on the true speech in religion

The resignation of pope Benedict XVI may be somewhat framed into a context by retracing the successive steps that have led to such an unexpected decision. The paper goes through the various stages that lead to this event before attempting an « exegesis » of its significance and meaning.

Keywords: Catholicism, authority, conscience, relativism, secularization, Ratzinger, Benedict XVI