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Wizja teologii w wypowiedziach papieża Franciszka
The Vision of Theology in Pope Francis’ Statements

Author(s): Sławomir Zatwardnicki
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Pope Francis; orthodoxy; orthopraxis; theology; evangelization; Argentine liberation theology; loci theologici; Tradition; the preferential option for the poor; Veritatis gaudium; papaież Franciszek

Summary/Abstract: The Holy Father does not avoid themes which should interest theologians. In the apostolic constitution Veritatis gaudium he directly expresses his understanding of the role of theology at the present phase of the Church’s mission. The author of the article arranges Francis’ statements in the context of evangelization widely understood: starting from proclaiming the kerygma, through the social dimension of the Gospel, ending up with the service of accompanying the whole mankind. Then the author deals with the Pope’s understanding of the Tradition in its relation to the modern reality, of the orthodoxy that is not separated from orthopraxis, as well as of the theological sources (loci theologici). The author finishes by suggesting the most important issues which require further theological studies. The issue of the deepened apprehension of orthodoxy is particulary worthy of attention.

  • Issue Year: 17/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 237-257
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish