In a world where relationships and access to church doctrine are often inaccessible, Pope Francis has distinguished himself as a religious leader who breaks traditional protocols. His ability to communicate with his followers and the world at large through modern media has caused both admiration and controversy.

We recently had the privilege of witnessing an unusually extensive interview with the Pope conducted by Jorge Fontevecchia and published on the social network YouTube. For more than two hours, the Pope spoke about transcendental issues with a naturalness reminiscent of any media figure. This surprising openness has allowed us to get an updated view of the Church’s position on issues that, although they may seem like a departure from tradition, represent a necessary evolution.

The Pope spoke openly about sensitive topics such as abortion and pedophilia, but it was in his opinion on divorce that he revealed an intriguing perspective. He argued that the youth’s lack of preparedness regarding marital commitment is the root cause of divorce, prompting us to reflect on the importance of education in relationships.

As for the female priesthood, Pope Francis remained firm in his rejection, although he suggested a more modern way of thinking about the existence of hell. As for populism, he described it as an ideal that, taken to extremes, can degenerate into dictatorship or chaos.

Communism was another topic of discussion, and the Pope framed it in a theoretical framework, within the teachings of the Gospel and the Beatitudes. His position offers a unique perspective on the relationship between the Church and political ideologies.

(…) gave us a fresh and accessible vision of the teachings of the Church in modern times.

However, one of the Pope’s most significant responses was his analysis of World War III. In a world where wars seem to be a thing of the past, he argued that war continues as long as arms production remains an experimental business with high profit margins. This statement reminds us that world peace is still a current challenge and that humanity must rethink its approach to the production and sale of weapons.

Showing his erudition, he analyzed the Bible according to the Jewish historical concept of evolutionary temporality, divided into two, before and after the exodus, besides showing us the relevance of his Argentine pastoral activity within the democratic darkness in which his country was suffering.

In short, the interview with Pope Francis gave us a fresh and accessible vision of the teachings of the Church in modern times. His ability to naturally solve problematic issues and his openness to discuss controversial issues are signs of a Church that strives to adapt to the challenges of today’s world without renouncing its fundamental values. This new era of papal communication will undoubtedly continue to be the subject of debate and reflection for years to come. (OR)