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Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. He co-fo

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Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. He co-founded the theological journal Communio with Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, and authored numerous books and articles on theology, philosophy, and aesthetics. His 15-volume trilogy on beauty, goodness, and truth is a seminal work in Catholic theology. Balthasar's work has had a profound impact on Catholic thought and continues to influence theologians and philosophers today, including [[pope-benedict-xvi|Pope Benedict XVI]] and [[henri-de-lubac|Henri de Lubac]].