Open to God, Open to the World

Franz König was an Austrian Cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of Vienna from 1956 to 1985, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1958. The last surviving cardinal elevated by Pope John XXIII, he was the second-oldest and longest-serving cardinal worldwide at the time of his death.

"In Open to God, Open to the World, [Cardinal Franz Konig] highlights milestones in his service to the church as the Holy See's longest serving cardinal and tireless bridge-builder between the East and the West with candid and often delightful recollections that leave the reader breathless at the vision and energy of this remarkable man." -America, December 5, 2005 America: The National Catholic Weekly "...a splendid primer for an undergraduate course in the theology and politics of the Second Vatican Council" "...a platform from which to survey the challenges and barbarities, the clash of competing ideologies, the emerging church personalities, and the theological conundra that define the last century." "polite and direct, hospitable and refreshingly enthusiastic" -- Michael W. Higgins pastoral review, the 'mention of book in piece 'Israel's call to Catholics' -- James Roberts Tablet, The 'K nig is a man and a Church leader for all seasons. His death is a loss to the ecumenicl Church and world. But, thanks to the Communion of Saints and the publication of this delightful book, a legacy is handed on that will will continue to inspire readers within and beyond the Church that he loved' -- Geraldine Smith The Furrow

• AcknowledgementsAn introduction by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt: Cardinal König and 'his' Tablet1 Vatican II: The highlight of my life2 Inner-Church dialogue3 Ecumenical Dialogue4 Christian-Jewish dialogue5 Christian-Muslin dialogue6 Inter-religious dialogue7 Dialogue with non-believers8 The all-important dialogue with God9 The pull of God in a Godless age: The Tablet Open Day Address 1999