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The Catholic Church needs to look to the African continent to lead us through the present and coming challenges assailing our faith. Here's why.
Fr. Longenecker
As the cardinals gather in conclave, one of the questions on our minds is how the global Church can grow in unity. Francis’ pontificate aggravated deep differences between tradition and progress, between the developed world and the global south, and between continuity and innovation.
In addition to the turmoil in the Church, the complexities of the 21st century have thrown us into a whirlwind of unprecedented technological change, bringing about upheavals in our understanding of the human person and conflicts in politics, economics, education, and health care. In the midst of the maelstrom and the shifting sands, where does one find the rock on which to build?
Can the Catholic Church still offer that rock? I believe a pope from Africa can lead the way, and here’s why:
Continued below.
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Fr. Longenecker
As the cardinals gather in conclave, one of the questions on our minds is how the global Church can grow in unity. Francis’ pontificate aggravated deep differences between tradition and progress, between the developed world and the global south, and between continuity and innovation.
In addition to the turmoil in the Church, the complexities of the 21st century have thrown us into a whirlwind of unprecedented technological change, bringing about upheavals in our understanding of the human person and conflicts in politics, economics, education, and health care. In the midst of the maelstrom and the shifting sands, where does one find the rock on which to build?
Can the Catholic Church still offer that rock? I believe a pope from Africa can lead the way, and here’s why:
Continued below.
Why We Need a Pope From Africa
By Fr. Dwight Longenecker - The Catholic Church needs to look to the African continent to lead us through the present and coming challenges assailing our faith. Here’s why.
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