‘Athanasian Creed’…

…judges Francis’ idea on ‘culture of encounter’

• The Catholic faith is necessary for salvation

Whoever wishes to be saved, needs above all to hold the Catholic faith; unless each one preserves this whole and inviolate, he will without a doubt perish in eternity. (Denzinger-Hünermann 75, Quicumque or The ‘Athanasian’ Creed)

…judges Francis’ idea on all being saved

• Catholic faith is necessary in order to be saved

Whoever wishes to be saved, needs above all to hold the Catholic faith; unless each one preserves this whole and inviolate, he will without a doubt perish in eternity. (Denzinger Hünermann 75. The Creed Quicumque, which is called ‘Athanasian’)