The apology by Pope John Paul II for the past errors of the Catholic Church in its relations with China, and his appeal to Beijing to renew ties between the Vatican and the People’s Republic of China [SEE preceding article, page 47], come at a time in which the Pope is playing a crucial role in the campaign to build an ecumenical alliance among the nations of Europe and Asia, as the only altern...

As can be easily noticed, Pope Francis’s documents provide no systematic ecclesiological discourse, yet undoubtedly, his entire teaching is founded on a very deep understanding of the Church. Thus, aim this article to present its basic theological presumptions. In other words, it seeks find hermeneutic key – or keys which will allow us better understand presumptions message directed Church by F...

As the leader of Catholic Church, Pope Francis has made many changes in life including Church Law. He is known as a revolutionary and progressive pope for changing various traditions Church. However some his policies have generated controversy been subject public debate within outside itself. Using literature study, this paper highlights marriage law, lay involvement, liturgy, unity, sanctions....