Francisco’s papal was distinguished by a position on reception and opening for discussions that could lead to major reforms in the Catholic Church. This is the evaluation of Brenda Karanza, Professor of Anthropology, Dean Union, which highlights the Pope’s legacy in provoking internal discussions in the institution.
According to the expert, Francisco was mainly advanced in his pastoral approach and welcoming governance. “He came up to talk about this word, about these pain and pain, perhaps in his welcome, in his book, we say, the pastoral position of welcoming governance. Welcome as a first point,” explains Karranza.
This situation, however, did not happen without internal clashes. The Church faced moments of severe debate, especially with regard to sensitive topics such as sexual and marital morals, global economic issues and the immigrant crisis.
One of the most prominent points by the teacher is the introduction of the concept of the synod in the internal discussions of the church. “The Synod Point was as an internal discussion inside the church, which is a very strong step,” says Karranza.
The synod, which involves greater participation and shared responsibility of all church members in ecclesiastical decisions and life, is an important structural progress promoted by Francis.
Despite progress, Karanza acknowledged the presence of moments of returning to chance inside the church during the papal of Francis. However, it stresses that the social and cultural expectations of recent contracts call for the status of the Church “in favor of the pain and pain of the believers and also a word for society.”
Therefore, it seems that the legacy of Francis should start decisive discussions inside the church, which may eventually lead to deeper reforms. The papacy is characterized by an attempt to achieve a balance between traditions with contemporary demands, and it seeks to obtain a more welcome church and in dialogue with the modern world.