Sentences with phrase «magisterial statement»

Prior to the CCC, the most significant magisterial statement on the subject of evolution or the origin of man was Pius XII's encyclical Humanae Generis.

Dei Verbum is not as sensitive to this question as we might have hoped, although in comparison with previous magisterial statements both its tone and content are significant departures from the apologetically bound past.

But when we situate it in the context of previous magisterial statements, it takes on the appearance of a dramatic breakthrough in Catholic teaching.

Not exact matches

Papal statements and magisterial documents are unanimous in affirming that Catholic teaching is not pacifist and that just - war doctrine is the doctrine of the Church.

Since the distinction between natural and supernatural orders tends to dissolve if the desire for the beatific vision is built into every natural judgment, the normativity of Scriptural statements and magisterial pronouncements is undermined.

The Bishop's comment on Pope John Paul's magisterial rejection of women priests was recorded on Damian Thompson's blog:» «Well, according to Pope John Paul II, this was a definitive statement, wasn't it, so... [laughs] I couldn't possibly comment.»