JoMaCC Journal of Modern and Contemporary Christianity

Journal | JoMaCC
Monographic journal issue | 3 | 2 | 2024
Research Article | Papa Francesco e il cattolicesimo in Germania

Papa Francesco e il cattolicesimo in Germania

Da ultimo una grande delusione?

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the reception of Pope Francis in Germany following his election in 2013. The initial euphoric reactions are understandable, as Francis raised high expectations, particularly with Evangelii gaudium, regarding the resolution of the enormous backlog of reforms in the Catholic Church in Germany, whose religious situation differs significantly from that of other countries. However, since the post-synodal letter Querida Amazonía, disappointment with Francis has predominated. In particular, the Vatican’s reactions to the ‘Synodal Path’ have caused irritation.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: Aug. 8, 2024 | Accepted: Sept. 9, 2024 | Published Oct. 24, 2024 | Language: it

Keywords Reform of the ChurchSexual abuseSynodalityGermanyPope Francis


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