Abstract
This paper investigates the development of Pope Francis’ “culture of encounter” as shaped by the people he has met throughout his life. These encounters form a “polyhedron” where diverse influences converge into a unified vision. The study explains that the culture of encounter responds to a weakening political and moral compass in contemporary society. It is concretized in four principles articulated in Evangelii Gaudium: time is greater than space, unity prevails over conflict, realities are more important than ideas, and the whole is greater than its parts. These principles provide a framework for dialogue, solidarity, and engagement. The paper highlights encounter as a transformative path toward reconciliation and authentic human community.
Recommended Citation
Rivera, Angeli Francis S.
(2020)
"Pope Francis and The Culture of Encounter,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 1:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol1/iss1/5