Parente states that Pius XII predicted the crisis of theology which did follow his pontificate after Vatican II. This crisis, so Parente, cannot be overcome, by going back to the theology or Canon Law of 1918. It will be overcome with a compromise between conservativism and progressivism, maintaining the doctrinal basics and utilizing new language and culture.
Parente suggests that Pius XII predicted the theological challenge that followed Vatican II. This problem, as Parente explains, cannot be resolved by returning to 1918 theology or Canon Law. It will be tackled through a compromise between conservatism and progressivism, maintaining doctrinal basics while adopting new language and cultural elements.