JoMaCC Journal of Modern and Contemporary Christianity

Rivista | JoMaCC
Fascicolo monografico | 3 | 2 | 2024
Articolo | Francis’ Papacy Analyzed from a Historical Perspective

Francis’ Papacy Analyzed from a Historical Perspective

A Catholicism for the Twenty-First Century?

Abstract

In this article I analyze the main innovations of Francis' papacy from the point of view of the history of contemporary Catholicism, both in the field of social doctrine and in the government of the Church. Secondly, I study his political strategies, which I define as “inverted gatopardism.” In my opinion, these strategies have helped Bergoglio control the opposition of traditionalist and conservative sectors, as well as internal tensions.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Presentato: 09 Luglio 2024 | Accettato: 30 Agosto 2024 | Pubblicato 24 Ottobre 2024 | Lingua: en

Keywords Catholic peoplePontifical social teachingSocial CatholicismTheologyPapacySynodality


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