MONTROUGE (FRANCE)
La Croix
By Massimo Faggioli
April 15, 2020
Massimo Faggioli dissects the theological and institutional limits of Francis’ pontificate
Supporters of Pope Francis and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church are concerned that the dynamism of his pontificate has begun to wane.His very important spiritual insights lack a clear systematic structure that can be placed in a theological framework and an institutional order.
Recent events – such as his decision to ignore a suggestion by the Amazon bishops to ordain married priests, and his establishment of a new study commission on the female diaconate that does not appear in favor of ordaining women deacons – suggest to reform-minded Catholics that his pontificate is in crisis.What is the current situation telling us?
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