El cardenal Agustín Bea y su empeño para la unidad de los cristianos en el Concilio Vaticano II: un legado a explorar

This article studies the life and mission of Cardinal Augustin Bea, highlighting his commitment and contribution to the ecumenical endeavor undertaken by the Second Vatican Council according to the guidelines of Pope John XIII. Thus, 1º) the article begins by presenting briefly his intellectual and spiritual itinerary Hihglighting the responsabilities he held and the challenges he faced before becoming a cardinal. 2º) It presente his ecumenical commintment during and after the Council as President of the Secretariat for Christian Unity, hihglighting his involvement in the elaboration of various conciliar documents. 3º) It expounds the important key elements for Christian unity. 4º) It analyses the obstacles and possible solutions that our cardinal consider for unity. Finally, 5º) it determines his intellectual and spiritual legacy as an inspiring source for ecumenism today.