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Former head of JPII Institute challenges Abp. Paglia’s defense of Francis-era ‘reforms’

Father Livio Melina linked these theological disagreements over natural law directly to the decision to suppress the original John Paul II Institute.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Jun 22, 2026Jun 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Archbishop Paglia as head of John Paul II Institute

The nomination is the first major appointment made by Pope Leo XIV in the various offices of the Roman Curia, and is being welcomed by pro-life advocates.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Prominent Vatican theologian: Pontifical Academy for Life is undermining Catholic sexual morality

Monsignor Livio Melina warned that the Pontifical Academy for Life is promoting 'a real questioning of the entirety of sexual morality and the morality of life, which the Catholic Church has taught so far.'

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Dec 12, 2022

New head of JPII marriage institute suggests Church must change its definition of family

Monsignor Philippe Bordeyne claims that 'theologians cannot continue to assert certainties about the family when we see the transformations it is undergoing today.'

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Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent

• Sep 23, 2021

Head of JPII marriage and family institute calls restructuring and faculty changes mere ‘fantasies’

Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri said those who oppose the revamping are acting as 'Protestants.'

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Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent

• Oct 11, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Nearly 200 scholars demand removed JPII Institute profs be reinstated

'We do not see any convincing reason, whether of a scientific-academic nature or of a doctrinal or disciplinary nature, that would justify their removal from their positions,' the signatories insist.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Sep 3, 2019Jun 18, 2021

JPII purge could damage all Church universities, German philosopher warns

The former rector of a German theological faculty has warned that the gutting of Rome's John Paul II Institute could damage the reputation of all universities affiliated with the Catholic Church.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Aug 23, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Former president sheds light on modernist takeover of Vatican life and family institute

Pay careful attention to the statement by Msgr. Livio Melina regarding the radical change in orientation at the John Paul II Institute.

Opinion

Phil Lawler

• Aug 7, 2019Apr 22, 2024

Pope Benedict meets privately with dismissed JP II Institute prof, expresses solidarity

Benedict invited JPII Institute's former president Monsignor Livio Melina to a priviate audience.

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Martin M. Barillas

• Aug 5, 2019Apr 22, 2024

JPII Institute profs dismissed for interpreting Francis in line with Tradition? Former president speaks out

Were the reasons given for dismissing Msgr. Livio Melina just ‘argumentative fig leaves’ to avoid having to go through due process?

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Diane Montagna

• Aug 5, 2019Apr 22, 2024

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Articles tagged Livio Melina

Former head of JPII Institute challenges Abp. Paglia’s defense of Francis-era ‘reforms’

Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Archbishop Paglia as head of John Paul II Institute

Prominent Vatican theologian: Pontifical Academy for Life is undermining Catholic sexual morality

New head of JPII marriage institute suggests Church must change its definition of family

Head of JPII marriage and family institute calls restructuring and faculty changes mere ‘fantasies’

Nearly 200 scholars demand removed JPII Institute profs be reinstated

JPII purge could damage all Church universities, German philosopher warns

Former president sheds light on modernist takeover of Vatican life and family institute

Pope Benedict meets privately with dismissed JP II Institute prof, expresses solidarity

JPII Institute profs dismissed for interpreting Francis in line with Tradition? Former president speaks out