Charles Balic, O.F.M. | |
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 Balic | |
| Born | 9 December 1899 Katuni, Croatia |
| Died | 15 April 1977 (aged 77) |
| Other names | Lawrence - Karlo Balic |
| Education | University of Louvain (Theology) |
| Ordained | Franciscan |
| Writings | see below |
Charles Balic (Croatian: Karlo Balić; 9 December 1899 – 15 April 1977) was a Croatian Franciscan Mariologist. Friar Charles Balić was a famous theologian, specializing in the figure and works of John Duns Scotus, and Rector of the Pontifical University Antonianum of Rome. He was the founder of the Pontifical Academy of Mary[1] and President of the International Scotistic Commission. He was the principal redactor in the editing of the chapter VIII of the Lumen gentium with "De Beata" redaction.[2] He has been important for the ecumenical mariology.[3] Balic is considered as one of the top representative of the "Marian movement" in the 20th century: his appointment was conclusive for the proclamation of the dogma of the assumption.[4]
- ^ "Pontificia Accademia Mariana Internazionale". www.pami.info. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15.
- ^ E. Toniolo, La beata Maria Vergine nel concilio Vaticano II, Rome 2004, pp. 23ss.
- ^ Balic, Mariology and Ecumenism in Vatican II, Unity Apostolate, Central Office 1966
- ^ Suprema Sacra Congregatio Sancti Officii, Archivium, Tab. B.M.V. Fasc. I-VIII