Anthropology and Catholic worldview in Pope Francis in light of the reflections of Romano Guardini and Gaudium et spes

Abstract

This article seeks to demonstrate the profound harmony between the way of thinking about reality proposed as a method by Romano Guardini, the reflection present in Gaudium et spes, and the Magisterium of Francis, which is nourished by elements of reflection from these two sources. On the other hand, the text aims to demonstrate that the anthropological elements and the worldview of Pope Francis are a fundamental methodological and conceptual tool for an open and constructive dialogue with the world. After presenting the three ways of looking at the world, with their elements of anthropological reflection, as well as the way in which Francis welcomes the contributions of Guardini and Gaudium et spes, one can see the Pope’s great capacity for dialogue and discernment on issues of great global impact such as ecology and peace, the fruit of a deep and complex view of reality.