Breaking the limits. The current changes of papacy in historical context Cover Image

Prolamování limitů. K současným proměnám papežství v historickém kontextu
Breaking the limits. The current changes of papacy in historical context

Author(s): Tomáš Petráček
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Globalization
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: modern papacy; globalisation; pontificate of pope Francis; sex abuse crisis; Second Vatican Council;

Summary/Abstract: This study deals with several phenomena of the pontificate of Pope Francis in its historical context. It reflects some major recent works on the topic and discusses the shift in the priorities of current papacy towards global Catholicism and the systematic interest in the social, economic, and geographical margins of contemporary world. It examines the limits of the pontificate seen in vigorous opposition within the church and the post-resignation papacy of Benedict XVI. It also deals with the pope’s relation to the Second Vatican Council and his approach to resolving intra-church crises and tensions, as well as his efforts to restore the credibility and authority of the Catholic Church.

  • Issue Year: XX/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 7-20
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Czech