In today’s socio-cultural context, the concepts of human well-being and spirituality are often perceived as mere “trends.” There is much talk of spiritualization and the search for one’s true self. On the other hand, however, we are witnessing a rapidly advancing technological revolution, led by transhumanism.
From this perspective, the concept of the noosphere, as developed by P. T. de Chardin, appears to be a valid remedy for humanity’s existential difficulties in the 21st century.
This paper aims to highlight the fundamental features of the French Jesuit’s concept: social integration, unity, perfect thought, a shared journey toward the ultimate goal, and to relate them to the current teaching of the Church’s Magisterium. It is well known that P. T. de Chardin’s ideas were initially met with rejection, but today the dialogue between religion and science, as promoted by Teilhard, is particularly interesting, including for the Church’s shepherds.
A comparative analysis will allow us to identify essential elements worth implementing, e.g., in the formation process (pastoral context), but it will also allow us to define the boundaries within which Catholic dogmatics is bound to the unwavering transmission of the truths of the faith.