Challenges and Directions for the Renewal of the Pastoral Care of Marriage in the Teaching of Pope Francis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19483752 |
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| Authors | Grzegorz Pyźlak (John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, corresponding author), Grzegorz J Pyźlak (0000-0002-1513-2474, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 665 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel17060665 |
| OpenAlex | W7163405481 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
This article examines the challenges and directions involved in the renewal of the pastoral care of marriage in the teaching of Pope Francis. The analysis is grounded in key ecclesial documents, particularly the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia and the document issued by the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life entitled Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local Churches. On this basis, the study identifies three principal dimensions of pastoral renewal: interconnectedness, synodality, and continuity. The article combines theological reflection with the findings of empirical research conducted among married couples, thereby enabling an assessment of the reception and practical implementation of these pastoral proposals. The results highlight the particular importance of systematic formation, the active involvement of spouses, and the development of community-based initiatives, while structural solutions are perceived as comparatively less significant. The analysis ultimately demonstrates that the renewal of the pastoral care of marriage should adopt a comprehensive approach that integrates formative, communal, and institutional dimensions, while giving clear priority to initiatives rooted in the everyday lived experience of married couples
Empirical research · Everyday life · Pastoral care · Perspective (graphical) · Principal (computer security) · Reflection (computer programming) · Catholicism and Religious Studies · Catholicism, Bioethics, Media, Education · Theological Perspectives and Practices
| Highly cited | No |
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