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Ekumenizm w optyce ewangelizacji w ujęciu papieża Franciszka
Ecumenism in the Perspective of Evangelization According to Pope Francis

Author(s): Tadeusz Kałużny
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Other Christian Denominations
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: ecumenism; Christian unity; Church; evangelization; Pope Francis;

Summary/Abstract: The present essay aims at presenting key aspects of the ecumenical vision of Pope Francis in the perspective of evangelization. First, the author focused upon the interdependence of the ecumenical movement and the evangelizing mission of the Church. Next, the author presented selected elements of the ecumenical vision of Pope Francis: the nature and aim of ecumenical efforts, the model of unity and basic dimensions of the dynamics of striving to realize it. Finally, the author formulated his conclusions and pointed to some issues which must be investigated further. It follows from the analysis made that perceiving ecumenism in the perspective of evangelization is an important key to a better understanding of the ecumenical thought and activity of Pope Francis.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 7-26
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish