Hans Küng, the philosopher/priest who was silenced by conservative popes following his role in shaping the Second Vatican Council’s liberal reforms, has died at the age of 93. Father Küng’s The Globalization of Ethics, which identified the common beliefs among all religions, remains resonant today, now that globalization – and the tolerance it requires – is under attack.
After a gradual decade-long democratization process, Myanmar’s military seized power again in February and is waging a ruthless crackdown against unarmed civilian protesters. A major escalation of the ongoing turmoil – civil war is a growing possibility – would have implications far beyond the country’s borders.
