Regensburg Lecture

The Regensburg Lecture was a speech given by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 at the University of Regensburg in Germany. In it, he discussed the relationship between faith and reason, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between religion and science. He referenced historical debates on Islam and Christianity to highlight the need for mutual understanding and respect. The speech sparked global discussion because some of his comments were seen as critical of Islam, leading to demonstrations and debates about religious tolerance, freedom of speech, and the role of religion in modern society.