*Cardinal Kurt Koch Rejects Extremist Views on Vatican II* In a recent address at the Catholic University of Valencia, Cardinal Kurt Koch firmly rejected the extreme positions held by both progressives and traditionalists regarding the Second Vatican Council. The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity emphasized the need for a balanced interpretation of the Council, which neither conforms secularly to the world nor separates fundamentally from it. He argued that both extremes view Vatican II as a rupture, but in opposite ways: progressives see the rupture post-Council, while traditionalists believe it occurred during the Council. Cardinal Koch highlighted that Vatican II aimed to renew the faith by proclaiming it in a manner faithful to its origins and relevant to contemporary times. He stressed that the Council did not create a new Church but sought to purify and renew the existing one. The Cardinal underscored the importance of maintaining the Church's identity while engaging in dialogue with the modern world. His call for a "healthy balance" reflects his commitment to preserving the essence of faith amidst modern challenges, ensuring the Church's message remains both authentic and accessible.