Posts Tagged ‘Eurocentric church’

Catholic Church still too Eurocentric, Pope urges shift

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
Church too Eurocentric

Pope Francis has stated that the Catholic Church remains “still too Eurocentric” and urges a broader focus on regions like Southeast Asia and Oceania. Speaking at St Peter’s Square on 18 September, the Pope said the Church is “more alive” in areas like Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. The pontiff emphasised the Read more

Cardinal Nichols praises move away from eurocentric Church

Friday, November 20th, 2015

The meetings and the work of the Synod of Bishops have slowly contributed to the dissolving of “our Euro-centric vision not only of the world but also of the Church”, said Cardinal Vincent Nichols. He used his address at the commemoration of the 50 anniversary of the Synod of Bishops last month to praise the Read more