Pope Francis and the persistent habit of ‘maybe’

Pope Francis and the persistent habit of ‘maybe’

The legacy of Pope Francis is large and complex, with plenty of high points. But part of it is ambiguity and verbal confusion on matters of church doctrine, pointing to a need for clarification by whoever succeeds Francis on the chair of Peter. One powerful theme of the pontificate was the pope's insistence on the

6 Paradoxes of Francis’ Papacy

Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Pope Francis, pictured in St. Peter's Square Oct. 14, 2017. ANALYSIS: In light of these numerous paradoxes, what is Pope Francis’ legacy?

Pope Francis and twelve years of unconventional choices, global messages and internal tensions: the balance of a pontificate that has left a mark, but also many open issues. A strong and complex legacy that awaits the future vicar of Christ.

The example of the Benediction of non-marital couples shows how Francis polarized. The next Pope will have to clarify the contradiction of practice and doctrine.

Pope Francis' insistence on reaching out to people in some way alienated from the church — Russell Shaw - The Dialog

The legacy of Pope Francis is large and complex, with plenty of high points. But part of it is ambiguity and verbal confusion on matters of church doctrine, pointing to a need for clarification by whoever succeeds Francis on the chair of Peter. One powerful theme of the pontificate was the pope’s insistence on the […]

Pope Francis and the persistent habit of 'maybe'

Pope Francis' legacy blends compassion with controversy, highlighting the tension between pastoral outreach and doctrinal clarity.