This article expands and justifies the authors view that the Pope does not say anything new nor has he re-written Catholic moral and sacramental theology on homosexuality and same-sex partnerships.
The author asks two questions: Does the Pope’s endorsement of same-sex unions signify a change in the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and homosexuality? What has Pope Francis said about same-sex unions in the past? Surprisingly, the answers to both questions are fairly straightforward. Marriage is still a covenant between a man and a woman — a relationship which is open to the generation of new life. Same-sex partnerships or unions cannot be put in the same basket. The Pope suggests instead, the legal recognition of what he calls "Convivencia civil" picked up and translated as "civil union" by the Press. The recent papal opinions are complicated by translational challenges from Spanish to English and redaction from the unedited footage and text of the Mexican outlet Televisa to Evgeny Afineevsky’s redaction of the Russian-born film director, producer and cinematographer who lives in the United States. The Pope's view is neither new nor contradictory to the perennial teaching of the Catholic.
The shift is in pastoral approach to ensure the non-marginalisation of homosexual families. Pope Francis expressed the same view in 2010 when Argentina was debating same-sex marriage which he opposed. Instead, he suggested what is generally known as same-sex unions which guarantees the rights of gay people but does rise to the same doctrinal, sacramental or canonical status as the traditional heterosexual marriage between a man and a woman, freely entered into and open to the generation of new life.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Talking Points on Francis and Same Sex Unions Part I
- Breaking News
- Talking Points on Francis and Same Sex Unions Part II
- Once the Ecclesial Tsunami is Over
- But What has Pope Francis said about Homosexuality in the Past?
- The Teaching of the Catholic Church on Same-Sex Couples
- Has Anything Changed?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article aims to analyze the recent statement by Pope Francis regarding same-sex civil unions and determine if it represents a change in the Catholic Church's teachings on marriage and homosexuality. The article examines the Pope's prior statements on the subject and explores the potential implications of his recent remarks on the pastoral approach to gay couples and the Church's teachings on marriage and same-sex relationships.
- The impact of Pope Francis's statement on same-sex civil unions on the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage and homosexuality.
- The distinction between the Church's moral and sacramental teachings and its pastoral approach to individuals.
- The role of the media in interpreting and reporting on the Pope's statements.
- The reactions of various Catholic figures to the Pope's statement, including those who support and oppose it.
- The potential implications of the Pope's statement on the future of the Catholic Church's teachings on same-sex relationships.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the controversy sparked by Pope Francis's apparent endorsement of same-sex civil unions and sets the stage for the article's analysis.
- Talking Points on Francis and Same Sex Unions Part I: This chapter delves into the question of whether the Pope's statement signifies a change in Catholic teachings on marriage and homosexuality, arguing that it does not, but represents a change in pastoral approach.
- Breaking News: This chapter details the media coverage and reactions to the Pope's statement, highlighting the diverse interpretations and perspectives.
- Talking Points on Francis and Same Sex Unions Part II: This chapter discusses the potential implications of the Pope's statement on the future of the Church's teachings on same-sex relationships and examines the reactions of various Catholic figures.
- Once the Ecclesial Tsunami is Over: This chapter explores the potential long-term impact of the Pope's statement on the Catholic Church.
- But What has Pope Francis said about Homosexuality in the Past?: This chapter provides an overview of the Pope's past statements on homosexuality and marriage.
- The Teaching of the Catholic Church on Same-Sex Couples: This chapter presents the historical and theological context of the Catholic Church's teachings on same-sex relationships.
- Has Anything Changed?: This chapter assesses the potential for change in the Catholic Church's teachings on same-sex couples in light of the recent controversy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This article focuses on key terms such as Pope Francis, same-sex civil unions, homosexuality, marriage, Catholic Church, teachings, pastoral approach, media coverage, and reactions of Catholic figures. It explores the intersections of these concepts within the context of the Catholic Church's evolving understanding of same-sex relationships.
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- Dr Tarcisius Mukuka (Autor), 2020, Pope Francis on "Convivencia Civil" and a Movie called "Francesco". Is there a Change in Catholic Church Teaching on Same-Sex Unions?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/947939
