TY - BOOK AU - Joulain,Stéphane TI - Clericalism and the sexual abuse of minors: A challenge for the pontificate of Pope Francis PY - 2019///. N1 - 51 N2 - Pope Francis regularly denounces clericalism as an important problem facing the Church. Clericalism is embedded in a specific social context and is perpetuated by various forms of systematic resistance. The Catholic Church is a complex, hierarchical system shaped by multiple influences: the identity and role of clerics and the relationship between authority and power must be considered. Clericalism is also maintained by corporate dynamics, including a culture of secrecy, a lack of accountability and transparency, and the inability of many Catholic bishops to envision the need for a deep reform. Nevertheless, solutions to the problem of clericalism exist, including a better sharing of responsibilities and greater collaboration between clerics and laity UR - https://shs.cairn.info/journal-revue-d-ethique-et-de-theologie-morale-2018-5-page-101?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080 ER -