Teoría y Praxis

The Relevance of the Monograph on Pope Francis for Contemporary Theology and Ecclesial Praxis

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Editorial Vol. 23, No. 47, September-February, 2025

The Theology of the People:

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This article examines the Theology of the People and its application during Pope Francis’s pontificate, which was characterized by the centrality of the People of God as an outcome of the reception of the Second Vatican Council. As
a current derived from the liberation theology, the Theology of the People presents distinctive features that set it apart from other theological trends. While not disregarding sociostructural
analysis, it places greater emphasis on the
historical-cultural dimension. Pope Francis incorporated the renewing guidelines of Vatican II and their reception within the Theology of the People by promoting the equality of the baptized and the diversity of ministries within the Church.

Universal Fraternity and Political Charity

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This article examines Pope Francis’s proposal for
civic co-responsibility, as developed in his encyclical Fratelli Tutti. The study is conducted based on five categories: two main categories (universal fraternity and political charity), which are addressed transversally, and three contrasting subcategories (local–universal; popular–populism; individual–society). The research is conducted by applying Romano Guardini’s theory of contrast. It concludes with the proposal of συνπολῖται (sympoliteia), understood as common citizenship or cocitizenship.

Laudato si’

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This article analyzes the relevance and contemporary significance of Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato si’. Beyond its classification as a “green” encyclical, it emphasizes its prophetic character and preferential option for the poor. The study highlights the dialogical method proposed in the document as a pathway toward an integral ecology. In addition, it explores the encyclical’s vision of the human being, the world, and God from a familial perspective. Finally, it presents the new lifestyle that Pope Francis proposes as the foundation for an integral and relational ecology.

A Perspective on Pope Francis’s Ecclesial Reform

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This article examines the relevance of the ecclesial reform promoted by Pope Francis through his pontifical magisterium, with particular emphasis on the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, considered fundamental for understanding his
ecclesial proposal. The study argues that this reform requires the entire People of God to commit to walking consciously, building responsibly, and testifying to the evangelizing
mission entrusted by Jesus in the Gospel. Furthermore, the reformative nature of this guidance is highlighted, as it enables a proper interpretation of the signs of the times and strengthens the active participation of Christians in the Church’s mission.

Francis’s Synodality as a Hermeneutical Principle and the Institutionalization of the Sensus Fidei of Lay Christian Faithful

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Synodality entails a renewal of the Petrine ministry, episcopal governance, and pastoral style, but above all, it calls for a rediscovery of the laity’s central role in the Church’s mission. As a mode of being Church, synodality serves the purpose of evangelization and the advancement of the Kingdom. Although anticipated in the documents of the Second Vatican Council and initially promoted by Paul VI, it has been fully reactivated by Pope Francis. This development raises questions about whether we are entering a new stage of conciliar reception, what ecclesiology underpins this process, and how it reshapes the identity of both clergy and laity. These issues form the foundation of the present essay.