article_snippet.sent: As scholars like to say, the Vatican has walked the line between spiritual and worldly concerns for centuries.
article_snippet.sent: Vatican did, but in a roundabout way, by quoting John Paul's document.
article_snippet.sent: The middle phrase comes directly from the document issued 14 years ago by John Paul.
article_snippet.sent: In citing John Paul predecessor, Pope Francis highlighted one of the Vatican's chiefest concerns, especially on matters of moral import: continuity.
article_snippet.sent: The Vatican and the papacy love continuity," said Reese.
article_snippet.sent: he quoted John Paul's telling people: There's nothing new here.