Carlo Cardinal Martini to be Honored by Bethlehem University

UPDATE as of 11 April 2005

As previously announced, Carlo Cardinal Martini, eminent church leader, scholar and promoter of ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, will be the recipient of a Doctorate, Honoris Causa, conferred by Bethlehem University. Due to the death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and the Cardinal's participation in the Conclave in Rome, the date for this event has been postponed from Sunday, 24 April 2005 to Sunday, 26 June 2005.

The world-known church leader and scholar retired as Archbishop of Milan in 2002 and in 2003 moved to the Jesuit community in Jerusalem (Pontifical Biblical Institute) where he dedicates himself to prayer and biblical studies.

“In recognition of the tremendous influence Cardinal Martini has exerted in his distinguished career as a church dignitary and scholar of international renown, and as a highly respected friend of Bethlehem University, we are grateful that His Eminence is granting us the privilege to honor him in this way,” President-Vice Chancellor Brother Vincent Malham said in announcing the event.