This is interesting.....
ROME, UPI - Pope Benedict XVI is preparing to rehabilitate Martin Luther, saying the founder of the Protestant Reformation did not intend to split Christianity but only to purge the Church of corrupt practices. The pontiff will issue his findings in September at his annual seminar of 40 theologians called the Ratzinger Schlerkreis at Castelgandolfo, the papal summer residence. Vatican insiders say the Pope will argue that Luther, who was excommunicated and condemned for heresy, was not a heretic....."
http://www.arcamax.com/religiousnews/s-314004-506671Anyone know anything about this?