Daily Archives: 31 May 2021

Fratelli Tutti 184: Pope Benedict Schools Us In Charity

The pope emeritus gives a class in the role of caritas in secular society. People focus too much on his criticism of their favorite boogeymen, and neglect to absorb what he has to say about that act of will we often label … Continue reading

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Populorum Progressio 20: A New Humanism Needed

20. If development calls for an ever-growing number of technical experts, even more necessary still is the deep thought and reflection of wise (women and) men in search of a new humanism, one which will enable our contemporaries to enjoy … Continue reading

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