From NCR:
Catholicism must rid itself of the “heresy of triumphalism” if it is to become more synodal and better able to evangelize in a secular age, according to noted Czech theologian and philosopher Fr. Tomas Halik.
During a May 2 interview with National Catholic Reporter, Halik praised Francis’ synodal efforts and his commitment to root out a culture of clericalism, where priests see themselves as more powerful than the laity. But, he said, he would also point to “ecclesial triumphalism,” which he said is a prideful, widespread attitude defined by a Catholicism that is closed off from the world around it. The gathering was organized in response to concerns that Pope Francis’ synod on synodality included only a few parish priests among the more than 400 delegates that participated in the first session of the assembly in October 2023.