The existing literature on the concept of mission in the Catholic Church does not fully capture its historical and theological development

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1973 and 2026, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 17 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• A recepção do conceito de missão do Vaticano II ao Documento Final do Sínodo (2026) · Annales Faje · doi

  The existing literature on the concept of mission in the Catholic Church does not fully capture its historical and theological development. There is a need for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Vatican II and the Document Final of the Synod for the Church's mission and identity.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: existing literature concept mission catholic church does fully
• THE LITURGY AFTER THE LITURGY (1978) · International Review of Mission · cited 10× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between liturgical spirituality and witness to the Gospel. The emphasis on the eucharistic understanding of the Church might lead to the conclusion that Orthodox limit the interpretation of the Church to an exclusive worshipping community.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap understanding relationship between liturgical spirituality
• SYMBOLIC VALUES IN THE CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE OF ORTHODOXY (1986) · International Review of Mission · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the Orthodox tradition and its implications for mission and evangelization. The paper argues that the Orthodox approach to mission is distinct from other Christian traditions, and that it has important implications for the church's mission and evangelization efforts.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap understanding orthodox tradition implications mission
• TRENDS IN MISSIOLOGICAL THINKING DURING THE SIXTIES (1973) · International Review of Mission · cited 7× · doi

  Further research is needed to develop the concept of missio Dei and its implications for the Church's mission. The paper suggests that future research should focus on the relationship between the Church's mission and God's mission. The concept of missio Dei has implications for the Church's service to the world.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed develop concept missio dei implications

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