Le mariage, l’un des sacrements orthodoxes, préfigure l’Église qui accueille, nourrit et véhicule la communion de foi de ses fidèles. La foi est don de Dieu et réponse de celui qui la reçoit, trait d’union entre grâce divine et liberté humaine. Mais, l’unité de foi implique aussi l’unité sacramentelle, surtout dans le mariage. Dans ce sens, les mariages mixtes peuvent engendrer des problèmes conceptuels, juridiques et sociologiques. Pourtant, ils sont toujours célébrés. Cette thèse pose un certain nombre de questions. Faut-il mettre en garde les couples mixtes ? Sont-ils moins bien considérés que les « vrais » couples orthodoxes ? Les diverses positions orthodoxes liées aux mariages mixtes sont-elles vraiment conformes à l’esprit de l’Église universelle / Mysticum corpus Christi ? Pour l’Église orthodoxe, le mariage mixte est « incomplet » car il ne porte aucune unité de foi et n’est pas scellé par l’eucharistie, même s’il a les mêmes effets juridiques que le mariage ecclésial. Cette pratique ne risque-t-elle pas de porter atteinte à la liberté humaine ou de pousser certains fidèles à s’engager, malgré eux, dans une double appartenance confessionnelle ? C’est entre autres à ces questions que cette thèse tente de répondre. L’Église orthodoxe doit, à notre avis, s’interroger sur certains aspects pragmatiques des mariages mixtes. L’hétérogénéité du couple n’a au final pas grande importance par rapport à la miséricorde divine et l’amour des conjoints. Nous pensons que les couples mixtes sont parfois capables de réaliser leur unité dans le Christ, en instaurant un véritable dialogue œcuménique, basé sur l´expérience antiochienne de l’économie : oikonomia. / The marriage is one of the orthodox sacraments; being so, it prefigures the church that welcomes, nourishes and conveys the faith communion of its supporters. The faith is a grant from God and an answer to the one that receives it, and a link between divine grace and human liberty. But, the unity of faith also implies the sacramental unity, especially in the marriage. In this sense, the mixed marriages can generate conceptual, legal and sociological problems. Yet, they continue to be celebrated. This thesis asks some questions. Is it necessary to put in guard the mixed couples? Are they less well considered than the "true" orthodox couples? The distinct orthodox positions relative to the mixed marriages are really in conformity with the spirit of the universal church / Mysterious body of the Christ? The Orthodox Church considers the mixed marriage as "incomplete" because it doesn't concern a unity of faith and the Eucharist does not seal it. Yet, it carries the same legal effects that the ecclesiastic marriage. Doesn't this practice risk to undermine the human liberty or to push some supporters to enter, without wanting, into a double confessional adherence? This is one of those questions that this thesis tempts to answer. The Orthodox Church has, in our view, to reconsider some pragmatic aspects of mixed marriages.The heterogeneity of the couple doesn't have big importance compared to the God's mercy and love between spouses. Therefore, we think that the mixed couples are sometimes capable to achieve their unity in Christ, while instituting between them a real ecumenical dialogue, based on the Antiochian experience of economy: oikonomia

L’obiettivo della tesi è di indagare gli anni trascorsi a Venezia da Albino Luciani, anni non esaurientemente approfonditi dalla storiografia e sui quali la memoria storica è ancora divisa. L’evidenza principale che ne scaturisce è la difficoltà non solo di Luciani, ma di tutte le personalità che avevano ruoli di guida e di responsabilità all’interno della Chiesa, nel misurarsi con l’attuazione del Concilio Vaticano II. L’ipotesi interpretativa proposta è che il filo conduttore di tutta l’opera pastorale del presule bellunese sia stato uno sforzo di fedeltà alla tradizione romana e all’autorità papale seppur attraverso l’ammodernamento dei metodi pastorali utilizzati. Il patriarca di Venezia è risultato particolarmente rappresentativo di tutto un episcopato nazionale montiniano che ha attuato in Italia le ricezione conciliare secondo l’ermeneutica di Paolo VI. L’indagine, avendo cura di confrontare sempre il piano dell’omiletica e il piano delle reali scelte pastorali attuate, analizza a tutto campo l’operato di Luciani, dalle attività diocesane al suo apporto alla vita ecclesiale a livello regionale, nazionale e internazionale; ha inoltre il pregio di aver utilizzato come fonte importante materiale inedito reperito nei nove archivi storici utilizzati e in vari archivi personali. Infine, è corredato di un’ampia e interessante appendice che racchiude le testimonianze orali di venti testimoni scelti. / The aim of the thesis is to investigate the years passed in Venice by Albino Luciani, years not exhaustively studied by historiography and on which historical memory is still divided. The main evidence is the difficulty not only of Luciani, but also of all personalities who had leadership roles and responsibilities within the Church, in measuring itself with the realization of the Second Vatican Council. The interpretative hypothesis is that the main theme of all the pastoral work of the patriarch of Venice was an effort of fidelity to the Roman tradition and papal authority even through the modernization of the pastoral methods. The patriarch of Venice was particularly representative of a whole national Montinian episcopate which carried out in Italy the Council reception according to the hermeneutic proposed by Paul VI. The survey, comparing the plan of homiletics and the plan of the real pastoral options implemented, examines entirely Luciani’s work, from the diocesan activities to his contribution to regional, national and international Catholic Church. The thesis uses as sources important unpublished material retrieved in nine historical archives and in various personal archives. Finally, the thesis is accompanied with a wide and interesting appendix that contains the interviews with twenty chosen witnesses.

The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, presuppose Roman Catholicism, but are today made by many who are not Catholics. Moreover, even Roman Catholics who make Ignatian Exercises often are not spontaneously inclined to obey Roman ecclesiastical authority. Neither avoiding the ecclesial dimension nor an authoritarian ‘follow the rules!’ provides spiritual directors with adequate orientation when working with issues at Church frontiers. This dissertation in pastoral theology seeks to navigate a middle position by moving beyond the individualism and the a-historical assumptions of the existing relevant literature. The dissertation remains close to the Ignatian primary sources, in the awareness that the Ignatian tradition needs to be constantly updated and that the contemporary ecclesial frontiers are not fully foreseen in the canonical texts. The main hypothesis is that a notion is needed of a ‘pilgrim Church’ in space and time, with Christians who are related to one another in a deep and fundamental sense. The minor hypothesis is that the individual needs to be open towards and prepared to learn from the Roman Catholic Church, in order to understand and to be profoundly moved by these exercises, but not necessarily to become a Roman Catholic. Having presented and discussed various approaches in the writings of twentieth-century and recent thinkers, this thesis puts forward its own ecclesiological position informed by Charles Taylor, Hans-Georg Gadamer and Karl Rahner. The aim is to take Ignatian studies forward by combining relational anthropology, hermeneutics and a sacramental understanding of the Church, and to apply this synthesis to the practice of giving Ignatian Exercises. The final chapter discusses a selection of cases in the light of my ecclesiological position. The synthesis and application claim originality.

Un regard sur l’actualité de cette Église laisse apparaître que la collaboration entre autorités magistérielles et théologiensparticipant à la tâche d’enseignement doctrinal et catéchétique de l’Église catholique romaine connaît quelques difficultés, a fortiori dans des sociétés davantage pluralistes et sécularisées. Parfois les recherches théologiques contribuent à mettre en péril la communion ecclésiale ou sa cohésion quant à la foi et à la théologie morale. L’instruction de la Curie romaine Donum veritatis du 24 mai 1990 intervient en doctrine et en procédure de régulation de l’exercice de la liberté et de la responsabilité du théologien catholique et les critères d’ecclésialités à respecter pour garantir la pleine communion. Ce sont les critères d’orthodoxie, d’orthopraxie, d’adhésion et de communion ecclésiale.La question du statut canonique du théologien est débattue et l’autorité catholique a dû préciser la doctrine et le statut du théologiencatholique. Le code de droit canonique latin de 1983 prévoit-il des dispositions pour la régulation de la mission du théologien enfonction de l’exigence de pleine communion ecclésiale ? Une thèse en droit canonique était nécessaire pour proposer un premierbilan sur la vocation du théologien catholique, sur l’institution de la théologie catholique, et sur l’état de vie canonique de théologiencatholique. Comment la canonicité accompagne-t-elle un fidèle qui, par l’acquisition de compétences reconnues, veut devenir unthéologien catholique ? Comment analyser l’idonéité du postulant ? Comment lui octroyer, puis si nécessaire lui retirer un mandatcanonique concernant cette mission d’Église ? Comment garantir la conscience et la liberté du théologien catholique ? En cas dedissentiment-désaccord, comment qualifier cette situation ? Donc, le théologien jouit des libertés reconnues par son Eglise mais dansles limites du devoir de communion dont traite le canon 209 §. 1 du Code latin de 1983 et le canon 12§. 2 du Code des Canons desÉglises Orientales. / A glance of the current events of this Church brings to light that the collaboration between magisterial authorities and theologians involved with the task of doctrinal and catechetical education of the Roman Catholic Church experiences some difficulties, especially in more diverse and secularized societies. Sometimes theological research contributes to put the endangerment of the ecclesial communion or its cohesiveness with regard to the faith and moral theology. The instruction of the Roman Curie Donum veritatis of May 24th, 1990 enters in doctrine and in the procedure of regulation of the exercise of the freedom and the responsibility of the catholic theologian and the ecclesiastic to be met to ensure full communion. They are the criteria of orthodoxy, orthopraxy, ecclesial membership and communion.The question of the canonical status of theologians is debated and the catholic authority is obliged to specify the doctrine and the status of the catholic theologian. Does the code of Latin canon law of 1983 foresee rules for the regulation of the mission of the theologian according to the requirement of full ecclesial communion? A thesis in canon law was necessary to provide an initial assessment of the vocation of the catholic theologian, the institution of catholic theology, and the status of catholic theologians under Canon law. How does canonicity assist a faithful who, by the acquisition of recognized skills, wants to become a catholic theologian? How does one evaluate the suitability of the applicant? How to grant a candidate the status of theologian under Canon law and, if necessary, withdraw such status for the good of the Church? How does one guarantee the consciousness and the freedom of the catholic theologian? In case of differences of opinion or disagreement, how does one qualify this situation? Thus, the theologian enjoys liberties recognized by his Church but within the limits of the duty of communion described in canon # 209 § 1 of the Latin Code of 1983 and canon # 12 § 2 of the Code of the Oriental Churches’ Canons.

For at least the past two decades, international Anglicanism has been gripped by a crisis of identity: what is to be the dynamic between autonomy and interdependence? Where is authority to be located? How might the local relate to the international? How are the variously diverse national churches to be held together 'in communion'? These questions have prompted an explosion of interest in Anglican ecclesiology within both the church and academy, with particular emphasis exploring the nature of episcopacy, synodical government, liturgy and belief, and common principles of canon law. However, one aspect of Anglican ecclesiology which has received little attention is the place of provincial polity and metropolitical authority across the Communion. Yet, this is a critical area of concern for Anglican ecclesiology as it directly addresses questions of authority, interdependence and catholicity. However, since at least the twentieth century, provincial polity has largely been eclipsed by, and confused with, the emergence of a dominant 'national church' polity. This confusion has become so prevalent that the word 'province' itself is used interchangeably and imprecisely to mean both an ecclesial province in its strict sense and one of the 39 'member- churches' which formally constitute the Anglican Communion, with a handful of 'extra-provincial' exceptions. The purpose of this research project is to untangle this confusion and to give a thorough account of the development of provincial polity and metropolitical authority within the Communion, tracing the historical origins of the contemporary status quo. The scope of this task is not in any way intended to be a comprehensive history of the emergence of international Anglicanism, but rather to narrowly chart the development of this particular unit of ecclesial polity, the province, through this broader narrative. The historical work of Part One in itself represents an important new contribution to Anglican Studies; however, the project aims to go further in Parts Two and Three to identify from this context key questions concerning the problems facing contemporary Anglican polity as the basis for further theological and ecclesiological reflection. Part Two examines how provincial polity has given way to an assumption of the 'national church' as the building block of the Communion. To what extent is it consonant with Anglican tradition? How is it problematic? What tensions exist with a more traditional understanding of the province? How might all this relate to wider political understandings and critiques of the 'nation- state' in an increasingly globalised world? Along with the emergence of a 'national church' ecclesiology, so too has the role of the 'Primates' been magnified. Part Three charts this development, culminating in a critique of the recent 2016 Primates' Meeting. What is the nature of primacy within Anglicanism and how does it relate to metropolitical authority? What is the right balance of honour and authority as it relates to primacy? How do Anglican understandings of primacy correspond to those of the Roman and Orthodox Communions? Finally, Part Four attempts to give some concrete focus to the preceding discussion through the illustrative example of the Anglican Church of Australia, which is frequently cited as being analogous to the Communion in having a loose federal system and resolutely autonomous dioceses. The prevalence of this 'diocesanism' has recently been criticised by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. However, there has been a recent revival of provincial action within the Province of Victoria in response to these issues which will be evaluated to discern what the Australian example might offer toward a theologically robust and credible ecclesiology for Anglicanism into the twenty-first century.

This thesis addresses the division that exists between theory and praxis. Theology in general and practical theology as a specific discipline has allowed this division to arise and indeed grow. The problem facing us is that faith communities now operate out of blind theory and/or blind praxis. To address this situation a reintegration of the theory and practice of the entire ecclesial praxis is needed. This thesis proposes “Practical Theological Ecclesiology” as the way forward. Practical theological ecclesiology is defined as: The dynamic critical purposeful engagement with the human-divine interactive life of the ecclesial praxis to: ground, integrate, align and improve its essence and expression dimensions as the revelational incarnational sign of God and his purposes in and for the world and directed toward his eschatological kingdom goal. Practical theological ecclesiology addresses both the abstractness of pure ecclesiology and the pragmatics of the praxis through the development of an operational ecclesiology model that integrates the essence, expression and goal dimensions of the ecclesial praxis. By applying the operational ecclesiology model to praxis, practical theological ecclesiology, through the tasks of grounding, integrating, aligning and improving, uncover the gaps that exist in and between the theory and praxis of a faith community. The resulting analysis provides ecclesial pictures of what is, compared to what should be, according to the operational ecclesiology model. The areas of ecclesial life which need to be grounded, integrated, aligned and improved are therefore exposed for ongoing work. Historical and contemporary research of the Christian Community Churches of Australia, provide the data for a case study which illustrates the potential and the analysis process of practical theological ecclesiology. The research underlines the importance of having an integrated operational ecclesiology, of grounding and integrating the theory, of aligning of theory and praxis, and of providing improvement direction for the praxis, thus removing theory and praxis division, avoiding both blind theory and blind praxis, and giving a clear pathway for the future . / Practical Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology)

Il lavoro si propone come studio sul Cammino Neocatecumenale dalle sue origini ai giorni d’oggi attraverso l’analisi degli elementi caratteristici del movimento (la sua struttura, le pratiche liturgiche e i seminari Redemptoris Mater). Basata su fonti archivistiche conservate negli archivi diocesani di Madrid e Firenze, la ricerca ricostruisce la vicenda storica del movimento fin dalle sue primissime fasi, tanto nell’opera del fondatore Francisco “Kiko” Argüello, quanto nell’intervento di altre figure ecclesiali (l’arcivescovo di Madrid, Casimiro Morcillo, e don Dino Torreggiani, fondatore dei Servi della Chiesa). La ricerca è stata poi ampliata dall’utilizzo di fonti inedite interne al Cammino Neocatecumenale (Direttorio catechetico) e dai documenti curiali e pontifici che hanno regolato l’inserimento dell’esperienza Neocatecumenale nel contesto più ampio dell’atteggiamento della Chiesa cattolica nei confronti delle associazioni, movimenti e gruppi laicali nei decenni che fecero seguito al Concilio Vaticano II. In questo contesto la ricerca evidenzia inoltre alcune analogie tra l’intuizione originaria dell’Argüello e le espressioni del dissenso cattolico degli anni Sessanta e Settanta all’interno delle quali ha avuto luogo la ripresa di certi aspetti della teologia di Dietrich Bonhoeffer nel messaggio proprio del Cammino Neocatecumenale. / The research aims to study the Neocatechumenal Way from its foundation right up to nowadays through the movement’s peculiar aspects (its structure, liturgical practices and the Redemptoris Mater seminaries). Based on documents preserved in the diocesan archives of Madrid and Firenze, the survey reconstructs the movement’s history from its beginnings, so much in its founder’s (Francisco “Kiko” Argüello) work, as in the intervention of other ecclesial figures (the archbishop of Madrid, Casimiro Morcillo, and don Dino Torreggiani, founder of the Servi della Chiesa). The survey has been expanded using unpublished sources within the Neocatechumenal Way (Direttorio catechetico) and the curial and papal documents that set the insertion of the Neocatechumenal’s experience into the wider context of the Catholic Church’s attitude towards associations, movements and lay groups in the decades that followed the Second Vatican Council. In this context, the research also highlights some similarities between the Argüello’s original intuition and the expressions of Catholic dissent of the Sixties and Seventies in which the resumption of certain aspects of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theology took place in the message of the Neocatechumenal Way.

Cette thèse montre que l’ecclésiologie de l’Église-Famille de Dieu peut se construire en articulation avec la question de la protection sociale des prêtres, et que corrélativement la problématique de la protection sociale des ministres sacrés peut se penser par rapport à la théologie de l’Église-Famille de Dieu. Le repérage des failles dans les pratiques ecclésiales de protection sociale des prêtres en cours en Côte d’Ivoire et leur divergence avec les textes du magistère de l’Église m’amènent à considérer un principe : l’organisation d’une protection sociale des prêtres vise à libérer ces derniers des inquiétudes pour l’avenir, qui peuvent nuire à leur ministère et à leur disponibilité dans le temps présent. De plus, lorsqu’elles sont resituées dans le contexte théologique et pastoral de la nouvelle évangélisation, et qu’elles sont mises en dialogue entre elles, la problématique ecclésiologique de l’Église-Famille et celle de la protection sociale des prêtres évoquent l’enjeu majeur de l’engagement social des chrétiens. Si la réception d’une théologie de l’engagement contribue à l’émergence d’un engagement chrétien authentique, l’ecclésiologie entrepreneuriale propose l’entrepreneuriat pastoral comme une autre façon d’entreprendre en Église-Famille pour réussir le pari de la protection sociale des prêtres, conformément au vœu des Pères du Concile repris dans le Code de droit canonique de 1983. / This thesis demonstrates that the ecclesiology of the Church-God’s family can be built in relation to the issue of the social welfare for the priests, and linked to that, the issue of the social welfare for the sacred ministers can be thought about with regard to the theology of the Church as Family of God. The finding of weaknesses in the ecclesial practices of the social welfare for the priests which exists in Côte d’Ivoire and their difference with the Church magisterium texts makes me consider a principle: the organization of a social welfare for priests aims at making them free from worries in the future, which can harm (endanger) their ministry and their availability in the present time. In addition, when they are restored in the pastoral and theological context of the new evangelization, and if they are in connection, the ecclesiological issue of the Church-Family and that of the social welfare for the priests evoke the major stake of the Christians’ social commitment. If the reception of a theology of commitment contributes to an emergence of an authentic Christian commitment, the entrepreneurial ecclesiology suggests the pastoral entrepreneurship as another way to undertake in Church-Family to make a success of the bet of the social welfare for the priests in accordance with the wish of the Council Fathers taken back in the Code of Canon law of 1983.

[pt] Propomo-nos investigar o Novo sujeito apostólico, social e eclesial a partir dos documentos pontifícios do Papa Francisco, numa dimensão transformadora. A pesquisa procurou mostrar a importância do contexto econômico, social e cultural na proposta teológica e pastoral desenvolvida pelo Papa. Uma condição intrínseca à renovação missionária e ao novo perfil evangélico que Francisco considera imprescindível à Igreja dos pobres, configurada como Igreja em saída. Um processo que demarca a superação do dualismo entre fé e vida, que nos conduz a um caminho dialogante e formativo do sujeito apostólico. O Papa Francisco nos remete à ação transformadora da evangelização, o retorno às fontes do Evangelho, à práxis de Jesus Cristo. Lugar de fecundidade do anúncio do Reino de Deus, revelação concreta do amor de Deus pela criação. A partir da práxis de Jesus Cristo, tratamos de diferentes dimensões da evangelização na proposta do pontificado de Francisco: a evangelização inculturada, o ser humano na perspectiva integrada de sua existência histórica e de fé, a espiritualidade encarnada que emana diferentes expressões de fé, a humanização desenvolvida a partir da subjetividade aberta e, fundamentalmente, a perspectiva de desenvolver uma ecologia integrada às dimensões sociais, culturais e econômicas. O trabalho mostra que, a partir da chave do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo, o Papa provoca a Igreja à atualização de sua missão, o que expressa o comprometimento com a continuidade do Concílio Vaticano II. Mostramos, também, a espiritualidade inaciana como fonte de compromisso e discernimento presentes em Francisco, à luz do Evangelho, e a recepção do Concílio no continente latino-americano, que fundamentou uma teologia libertadora, revisitada à luz da práxis histórica e de Jesus. O trabalho expressa o dinamismo da ação do Espírito Santo na evangelização encarnada, que Francisco traz intrínseca à sua ação pastoral. Revela-nos, dessa forma, a exigência constante da conversão da mentalidade e das atitudes, essencial ao processo transformador da evangelização. Destacamos, como eixo central do desenvolvimento do trabalho, o protagonismo social que o Papa reconhece nos movimentos populares e nos sujeitos apostólicos. É no interior desse processo que o Papa destaca o caminho do diálogo, da sinodalidade, como formativo do novo sujeito, social e eclesial. / [fr] Nous nous proposons dans ce travail de mener une recherche, basée sur des documents pontificaux, sur un nouveau sujet apostolique, social et ecclésial, dans une dimension transformatrice. La recherche a pour objectif de mettre en lumière l importance du co ntexte économique, social et culturel de la perspective théologique et pastorale présentée par le pape. Une condition intrinsèque au renouvellement missionnaire de la nouvelle approche évangélique que François estime indispensable pour l Eglise des pauvres qualifiée d Eglise « en sortie ». Un processus qui demande de dépasser le dualisme foi vie pour nous amener vers un chemin de dialogue, et partant, conduire à la formation d un sujet apostolique. Le Pape François nous invite à une action transformatrice d e l évangélisation, à un retour aux sources de l Evangile, à la praxis de Jésus Christ. Lieu de fécondité de l annonce du règne de Jésus, révélation concrète de l amour de Dieu pour la création. Par le biais de la praxis de Jésus Christ, nous nous intéress ons aux différentes dimensions de l évangélisation en lien avec la proposition du pontificat de François: l évangélisation inculturée, l être humain dans la perspective ajustée à son existence historique et de foi, la spiritualité incarnée qui traduit le s diverses expressions de la foi, une humanisation conçue à l aune d une subjectivité ouverte et, prioritairement, la perspective de l essor d une écologie adaptée aux dimensions sociales, culturelles et économiques. Ce travail enseigne que, sur la base de l évangile de Jésus Christ, le pape pousse l Eglise à mettre sa mission à jour, ce qui dénote son engagement à la suite du Concile Vatican II. Nous soulignons également que la spiritualité ignacienne d engagement et de discernement présente chez le Pape François, à la lumière de l Evangile, ainsi que l accueil du Concile sur le continent latino américain ont favorisé une théologie de la libération, revisitée à la lumière de la praxis historique et de Jésus. L étude met en avant le dynamisme de l action de l Esprit Saint dans l évangélisation incarnée que François juge intrinsèque à son action pastorale. Il en ressort une exigence constante de changement des mentalités et des attitudes, essentielle au processus transformateur de l évangélisation. Nous nous a xons, dans le développement de l étude, sur l impact du social dont le pape reconnaît la traduction dans les mouvements populaires et chez les sujets apostoliques. C est à l intérieur de ce processus que le pape met en avant un chemin de dialogue, de syn odalité, permettant l éclosion d un nouveau sujet social et ecclésial.

[pt] A pesquisa é realizada sobre a Igreja em saída com aproximação de implicações da teologia kenótica de von Balthasar e a proposta de pensar o avanço e a contribuição teológica para a Igreja nos dias atuais, marcados pela mudança de época e pelas situações críticas principalmente consideradas nas periferias existenciais. Esta tese tem como questão: a proposta do papa Francisco de Igreja em saída a realizar-se mediante a kenosis eclesial, com inspiração na teologia de von Balthasar. Assim, compreende aplicar a dinâmica irreversível do Concílio Vaticano II. A tese mostra o primeirear como movimento kenótico, impulsionado pelo Espírito Santo, pois o Deus Trino na sua comunicação e atuação kenótica propõe a abertura ao outro. A pesquisa tem metodologia bibliográfica, tendo como ponto de partida o magistério do papa Francisco, singularmente a Evangelii Gaudium n. 24, e outros vários pronunciamentos do pontificado e estudos da teologia balthasariana, especialmente sobre a kenosis e modelos kenóticos da Igreja. A proposta de Igreja em saída através da kenosis proporciona um caminho para a renovação da Igreja, que envolve a formação de pequenas comunidades, dimensão sinodal, missão kenótica, práxis de misericórdia, em direção às fronteiras humanas, primeireando com o diálogo humanizador e frutificando novas formas de vivência comunitária. / [en] The research carried out on the Church which goes forth, impacted by Von Balthasar s kenotic theology, proposes a reflection on the theological contribution and advancement of the Church in our present day, marked by the change of time and the critical situations mainly contemplated in the existential peripheries. This thesis questions: Pope Francis proposal of the Church which goes forth to be made through ecclesial kenosis, inspired by the theology of von Balthasar. Thus comprising of the irreversible dynamics of the Vatican II Council. The thesis aims to show the first step (primeirear) as a kenotic movement, driven by the Holy Spirit, given that, the Triune God whom through his communication and kenotic action proposes openness to the other. The research has bibliographic methodology, of Pope Francis magisterium, particularly Evangelii Gaudium 24, and other various pronouncements of the pontificate, as well as expanded the studies of Balthasarian theology with its rich theological foundation from kenosis and kenotic form of the Church. The proposal of the Church which goes forth through kenosis offers a path to the renovation of the Church, which involves the formation of small communities, synodal dimension, kenotic mission, praxis of mercy, towards the human fronteers, with humanizing dialogue as the the first step (primeirear) and blossoming of new forms of comunal experience.