«Fiducia Supplicans»: Between Perennial Doctrine and Renewed Pastoral Care. Reflections Based on the Peruvian Case

The article analyzes the Declaration Fiducia supplicans and its impact on the pastoral care of the Catholic Church from Pope Francis’s perspective of mercy. This document proposes an inclusive moral-pastoral approach that has elicited various reactions: positively valued in the Northern Hemisphere, rejected in the Global South, particularly in Africa, and ignored in conservative countries such as Peru, the case study of this article. This diversity of responses underscores the need for a debate on the unity of the Church and the adaptability of its norms to different cultural contexts. The article also explores the relationship between homosexuality and certain biblical interpretations, questioning the viability of pastoral changes without reconsidering doctrinal foundations. Amidst a crisis of moral credibility for the Church, the need to address the issue of sexuality with honesty and courage is emphasized, arguing that an exegetical reevaluation could promote a more coherent approach to homosexuality.