Papal Authority and Nationalism

This chapter examines the evolution of papal authority post-Vatican I, focusing on the concepts of papal primacy and infallibility amid rising nation-states and political upheavals. It discusses the implications of these changes for the relationship between the Church and national churches, alongside the influence of Leo XIII's papacy on Catholic social teaching. The conversation intertwines historical analysis with personal experiences, addressing the complex dynamics of authority within the Church in contemporary settings.

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