Abp. Paglia: Francis wanted to ‘adapt doctrine to the new times’ on homosexuality, moral theology
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia discussed Pope Francis's efforts to reform Catholic doctrine on homosexuality and moral theology. He emphasized the need to move away from static natural law morality and adapt to contemporary societal changes. Paglia's reforms at the Pontifical Academy for Life and the John Paul II Institute aim to align Catholic teachings with modern sensibilities, particularly regarding family and sexual ethics.
- ▪Archbishop Paglia stated that Pope Francis aimed to break from a static moral framework based on natural law.
- ▪The reforms were intended to align Catholic theology with the pastoral direction promoted during Francis' pontificate.
- ▪Paglia criticized the previous focus on abstract moral reasoning, advocating for a more experiential approach to moral theology.
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News Abp. Paglia: Francis wanted to ‘adapt doctrine to the new times’ on homosexuality, moral theology Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia said Pope Francis ordered sweeping reforms of the John Paul II Institute and Pontifical Academy for Life to break with ‘static’ natural law morality. Archbishop Vicenzo Paglia, at a press conference February 12, 2024Michael Haynes GaetanoMasciullo 0 Gaetano Masciullo Comments 0 Tue May 26, 2026 - 11:35 am EDT ROME (LifeSiteNews) — Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia said Pope Francis deliberately sought to “recreate” the Pontifical Academy for Life and the John Paul II Institute in order to move Catholic theology beyond what he described as a “moralistic” framework based on natural law.
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