John Paul II's truths sacrifice tradition of pastoral concern. ('Veritatis Splendor' encyclical) (Editorial)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: October 15, 1993 | Copyright information

Spare a thought for the bishops to whom the encyclical Veritatis Splendor is addressed. The rest of us read it over their shoulders.

The bishops see Pope John Paul II, clearly tortured by the long list of human failings, seeking goodness by clarifying truth. They know this search for truth - pathway to human happiness and authentic freedom - is not only an individual project but also the work of the church. They applaud such efforts.

But, of course, there is m...

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