Walter Kasper Quotes

Europe sees itself as a liberal-minded society. It has no desire to be, nor can it be, a "Christian club".

Walter Kasper

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• Europe
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• Europe sees itself as a liberal-minded society. It has no desire to be, nor can it be, a "Christian club".

  

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