Prorok i Sługa Słowa Kardynał Carlo Maria Martini (1927-2012)

Abstract

The article presents the life as well as scientific, educational, pastoral and social-cultural activity of Cardinal Martini. The archbishop of Milan and metropolitan of Lombardy was one of the best known biblists, pastors and hierarchs of the Church from the turn of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. He shared his views on many important questions concerning Christian doctrine and morality, pastoral activity and social-cultural issues. The text discusses his life and pastoral-educational activity but also the controversies over him and his teachings. The bibliography of his publications, books and articles consists of over 1000 titles. He is also the author of nineteen pastoral programs. He was awarded for his achievements by a few prestigeous academies and international institutes. The cardinal died on 31st August 2012 and was buried in the cathedral of Milan.