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https://doi.org/10.31192/np.19.2.4

»Sanctity of life« as a familiological issue in the statements of Pope Francis

Katarzyna Parzych-Blakiewicz orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-7965-9064 ; Varmijsko i mazurijsko sveučilište u Olsztynu, Teološki fakultet, Olsztyn, Poljska


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str. 287-299

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The article presents a theological analysis of Pope Francis’ statements on the sanctity of life with reference to familiological issues. The aim of the research undertaken is to show the value of human life resulting from the relationship between the elements that create the created reality and with God. According to Francis, holiness is closeness to God and the ‘divine space’ in which all creation exists and functions. The sanctity of »life« is shown by the Pope in the following aspects: 1) theological – as an expression of the integration of creation with God, 2) social – as the principle of existence and relations, and 3) defensive – as an imperative to defend the life of every human being. The family is presented by the Pope as a sanctuary of life, a place of sanctifying love and a school of holiness. The conclusions resulting from the theological analysis of papal statements indicate the need for a ‘familiological turn’ encompassing the space of culture and civilization of the contemporary world. Such a turn is necessary for the good of the man for whom the family is the first social circle. The sanctity of life in the familiological area is the principle that defines the sacredness of the family and the determinant of intra-family relationships that develop love.

Ključne riječi

family; Amoris Laetitia; Francis; Gaudete et Exsultate; holiness; Laudato Sì; sanctity of life

Hrčak ID:

260514

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/260514

Datum izdavanja:

16.7.2021.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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