Pope Francis, Liberation Theology, and Social Global Justice: Some Elements for Discussion from the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (2013) addresses social issues even if it is not a social document. This paper unfolds its social message and detects the possible convergences with some social themes in the Latin American theology of liberation. In doing this, Francis’ consider...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2016
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Exchange
Year: 2016, Volume: 45, Issue: 3, Pages: 227-251 |
| IxTheo Classification: | FD Contextual theology KDB Roman Catholic Church NCC Social ethics |
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Pope Francis
Evangelii Gaudium
liberation theology
consumerism
capitalism
market
social justice
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| Summary: | Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (2013) addresses social issues even if it is not a social document. This paper unfolds its social message and detects the possible convergences with some social themes in the Latin American theology of liberation. In doing this, Francis’ considerations will be framed, as far as possible, in the perspective of the traditional Roman Catholic social thought. Thus, providing also insights on where Francis’ teaching adheres more and where less with the previous social magisterium. |
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| ISSN: | 1572-543X |
| Contains: | In: Exchange
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/1572543X-12341403 |