The Church’s Magisterium on abuse: From diagnosis of the problem to a systemic
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Magisterium Kościoła wobec nadużyć: od diagnozy problemu do systemowej odpowiedzi
The Church’s Magisterium on abuse: From diagnosis of the problem to a systemic response

Author(s): Szczepan Szpoton
Subject(s): History of Church(es), Studies in violence and power, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: abuses; accountability; Magisterium of the Church; prevention;

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the Catholic Church’s response to abuses of power, conscience,and sexuality during the pontificates of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. Theaim of the study is to examine the evolution of preventive and legal measures under-taken by the aforementioned popes, as well as their impact on the Church’s credibility.The research focuses on how growing awareness of the scale of abuse and the imple-mentation of formal procedures have influenced the Church’s effectiveness and ac-countability in addressing such crimes. The article highlights common elements inthe actions of the popes and emphasizes the continuing need for reform in the areasof prevention and canonical responsibility.

  • Issue Year: 29/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 211-234
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish
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