The Pope was quoting recently St Vincent of Lérins, who died in the earlier part of the fifth century about the concept of the development of doctrine in the Catholic Church. Given much of the current debate about doctrine and whether or how it can develop this has sparked interest in St Vincent.
In consequence the National Catholic Register has put together an excellent introduction to the life and writings of St Vincent which helps to clarify they are issues the Church faces on these very important points at the moment - if not indeed, as St Vincent most famously wrote, has faced and will face everywhere, always and by all.
The article can be read at 5 Things to Know About the Pope, St. Vincent of Lérins and Doctrinal Development
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