What controversy did Benedict XII settle with Benedictus Deus?
Celibacy Rules
Beatific Vision
Crusade Planning
Papal Elections
Answer
Beatific Vision: Benedict XII resolved Theological debate surrounding the Beatific Vision, the immediate blissful experience of God after death. The dispute centered on whether the souls of the righteous experience this vision directly or must await the Last Judgment. Benedict's papal bull Benedictus Deus affirmed the immediate Beatific Vision, aligning with the teachings of his predecessors and settling this doctrinal controversy.
The Papal Pursuit: Unveiling Pope Benedict XII's Reign
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