The Church: Present Reality and Future Possibilities
American Catholicism at the dawn of the twenty-first century finds itself in a state of chaos. Varied ecclesiologies, especially views of Vatican II, differences in solutions to such significant problems as the lack of priests, role of the laity, and the relationship between the American Church and...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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American Catholic Historical Society
2005
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American catholic studies
Year: 2005, Volume: 116, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-17 |
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Summary: | American Catholicism at the dawn of the twenty-first century finds itself in a state of chaos. Varied ecclesiologies, especially views of Vatican II, differences in solutions to such significant problems as the lack of priests, role of the laity, and the relationship between the American Church and Rome have all contributed to this situation. The death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Benedict XVI has once again brought these questions to the forefront. A review of the views of contemporary American Catholics writers is necessary to understand the present situation and seek answers for the future. |
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ISSN: | 2161-8534 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: American catholic studies
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