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Notre Dame theologian Richard McBrien dies

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – The Rev. Richard McBrien, a University of Notre Dame theology professor known for his popular books on Catholicism and unabashed liberal stands on various church teachings, has died. He was 78.

Notre Dame spokesman Dennis Brown said McBrien died Sunday in Connecticut after a lengthy illness.

McBrien was often a critic of the church, speaking in favor of the ordination of female priests and optional celibacy for priests. He also had liberal stands on artificial contraception.

University President Rev. John Jenkins said that while McBrien was often controversial, his work came from a deep love of and hope for the church.

Jenkins described McBrien as a “leading theologian and commentator” on the church.

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