Swiss-born Father Hans Küng, theologian, dies at 93

Father Hans Küng, the prominent and sometimes controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, died peacefully in his sleep in the university town of Tübingen, Germany, where he had lived and lectured since 1960, said a spokesman for his Global Ethic Foundation. He was 93.

Swiss-born Father Hans Küng, theologian, dies at 93

Hans Kueng was famous for his creation of World Ethics (Weltethos), a theory in politics and theology that focused on community and common ground among different religions and ethnic groups. It was a controversial topic that was talked about in all institutions.

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