Analyse
In *Redemptoris Missio* (The Mission of the Redeemer), John Paul II emphasizes the need for a 'new evangelization' that includes a deliberate and structured effort to engage with and transform culture. The exact phrasing appears in Section 37, where he discusses the urgency of evangelizing modern culture. The statement aligns precisely with the encyclical's call for systematic cultural evangelization.
Achtergrond
Published in 1990, *Redemptoris Missio* is a post-synodal apostolic exhortation that builds on the 1983 Synod of Bishops on evangelization. It introduces the concept of the 'new evangelization,' targeting regions where Christianity has declined or cultures resistant to the Gospel. The encyclical underscores the Church's mission to permeate all aspects of society, including culture.
Samenvatting verdict
The statement accurately reflects a key theme in Pope John Paul II's 1990 encyclical *Redemptoris Missio*.