The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church
This paper navigates the complex roles that the Catholic Church assumes in fragile democracies, exploring whether it functions as an influencer, a moral guide, or a judge in shaping public policies and societal values using the Peruvian context as a focal reference. The authors begin by providing an...
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| description | This paper navigates the complex roles that the Catholic Church assumes in fragile democracies, exploring whether it functions as an influencer, a moral guide, or a judge in shaping public policies and societal values using the Peruvian context as a focal reference. The authors begin by providing an overview of the global religious landscape, highlighting the diverse and polarized trends within the ecclesial institution. In the second part of this paper, this study delves into the homilies of two influential Peruvian prelates, Mgr. Cipriani and Mgr. Castillo, representing opposing theological currents within the Catholic Church, offering a pertinent exploration of how religious institutions engage with evolving international and local trends in the context of democracy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1281e0daa8414ce8b5d71210ab544b732024-03-27T14:02:14ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442024-03-0115332310.3390/rel15030323The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic ChurchCarlos Piccone-Camere0Véronique Lecaros1Department of Theology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, San Miguel 15088, PeruDepartment of Theology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, San Miguel 15088, PeruThis paper navigates the complex roles that the Catholic Church assumes in fragile democracies, exploring whether it functions as an influencer, a moral guide, or a judge in shaping public policies and societal values using the Peruvian context as a focal reference. The authors begin by providing an overview of the global religious landscape, highlighting the diverse and polarized trends within the ecclesial institution. In the second part of this paper, this study delves into the homilies of two influential Peruvian prelates, Mgr. Cipriani and Mgr. Castillo, representing opposing theological currents within the Catholic Church, offering a pertinent exploration of how religious institutions engage with evolving international and local trends in the context of democracy.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/3/323Catholic ChurchPerureligion and politicsfamily institutionliberation theology |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Piccone-Camere Véronique Lecaros The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church Religions Catholic Church Peru religion and politics family institution liberation theology |
| title | The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church |
| title_full | The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church |
| title_fullStr | The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church |
| title_short | The Catholic Church in Fragile Democracies: An Influencer, a Moral Guide, or a Judge? A Case Study from the Peruvian Catholic Church |
| title_sort | catholic church in fragile democracies an influencer a moral guide or a judge a case study from the peruvian catholic church |
| topic | Catholic Church Peru religion and politics family institution liberation theology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/3/323 |
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