The tension in Western Civilization is about speaking truth to power.  In this instance, CTSA represents truth, the hierarchy power.  The tension is over which is to determine which; is power to determine truth or is truth to determine power.  The "old presumptions" too often disregard new empirical truths as they are uncovered.  "Politics follow theology" strikes me as JPII being but a forerunner of The Donald insofar as respect for the truth is concerned.  JPII was the administrator in charge when the AAUP was forced to cenure the administration of The Catholic University of America.  Politics matters.