Decree 5: “The Work of Inculturation of the Faith and the Promotion of Christian Life,” General Congregation 32 (1975)
According to historian John Padberg, there was “something new” in the decision by the delegates at the 32nd General Congregation to issue the following decree, specifically commenting on the “work of inculturation of the faith and promotion of Christian life.” Padberg observes that previous congregations did not address the topic (see the congregation’s historical preface […]