Abstract

Why has it not been possible to walk more resolutely towards a theological and structural recovery of the local Church in the whole of the universal Church? This article hypothesizes that the main reason for this obstacle, is to be found in the lack of awareness of the irreducible polar constitution of the Church. Taking into account LG 23, and a study regarding the theological-historical foundations of catholicity based on the locality, this article proposes some reforms that are currently more urgent and that, from a dual perspective, find a more consistent theological support for their implementation. In short, it is about strengthening a look from the local, or from the base, so as to speak. This view is more in line with both, the early Church growth on one side, and current sensitivities on the other.