Robert Bezak back in the theological arena: a special event in Bratislava!

Robert Bezak back in the theological arena: a special event in Bratislava!

Bratislava, Slowakei - At a lecture in Bratislava, the formerly discontinued Archbishop of Trnava, Robert Bezak, attracted attention. The 65-year-old, rehabilitated by Pope Francis in 2021, kept a lively discussion about the "value relativism of man from today" in the auditorium of the theological faculty of the Tyrnau university and the search for meaning, inspired by Viktor Frank's teaching. Among the numerous present were bishops, religious and media representatives, such as kathpress.at . At the event, the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Nicola Girasoli, brought the greetings from the Pope and emphasized the return to the theological arena.

Bezak's return to the theological discourse comes after a long and controversial story, which in 2012 with his elevation by Pope Benedict XVI. started. This decision caused a sensation internationally; However, the exact reasons remain unclear. A connection with financial investigations and allegations against his predecessor is suspected. While Pope Francis did not collect Bezak's appointment as diocesan bishop, it became clear through his repeated gestures that the former archbishop is still recognized as an consecrated bishop.

new auxiliary bishop for Graz-Seckau

Another important event occurred in Graz, where Pope Francis appointed the priest Johannes Freitag as the new auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Graz-Seckau. This decision was announced on Friday afternoon in the “Bollettino” of the Vatican, as kath.net . Friday, which comes from Knittelfeld and was born in 1972, steps into the footsteps of his predecessor and will support diocesan bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl in various tasks. The diocese had not had a auxiliary bishop for over twelve years after Franz Lackner held this position from 2002 to 2013.

Johannes Freitag brings an extensive experience, both in pastoral care and in media work, and is intended to take the office at a time that carries numerous challenges for the Catholic Church. This not only marks a fresh start for the Graz-Seckau diocese, but also an increase in the management in the region. Friday, which was consecrated to the deacon in 1999, has made a name for itself through numerous pastoral missions and his academic training and will play a key role in the diocese in the future.