I was wondering if you think Pope Francis is bringing back Liberation Theology?

[mmonk]

It was the Catholic Church of my youth that supported the poor and oppressed. I hope so because in this day and age, it is sorely needed as the US is pushing for globalization of the world and further exploitation of people and resources. I just bought "On The Side of The Poor, The Theology of Liberation" by Gustavo Gutierrez and Cardinal Muller since Gutierrez is back in the picture by Pope Francis.

[virtualobserver]

1. I would never have believed it could happen, but yes.

Catholics in my conservative neck of the woods are angry. They prefer supply-side Jesus.

[mmonk]

2. Good. My thoughts as well.

I wonder if that explains his heavy security? I remember all the Priests (particularly Jesuits) that were killed by US trained soldiers during those years of past. Or maybe he just prefers a little more security, I don't know.

[virtualobserver]

3. I have been worrying about him

I am glad to hear that he has good security.

I have been continually stunned and thrilled by his words.

[47of74]

6. Yeah, we have that too where I live

The conservative Catholics who were all about the Pope when one of theirs was in charge are now singing a very different tune. Case in point this comment that was in a recent letter to the editor (everything in the excerpt below is SIC);

There is a reason the Catholic Church is in the dumper and this letter brings out many of the resaons, to further confrim the downfall of the Church a socialist was elected to promote Catholcism but instead does much to promote socialism, remember what we were taught: "When the Pope speaks on issues of religion he is infallable."

When he speaks on political issues he is nothing more than a person giving his opinion; he is doing a great diservice to the Church.

This guy is mad because Francis is trying to focus on the poor and other things Jesus Christ talked about instead of marriage equality and abortion.

[mmonk]

7. Yep.

[boatsnhose]

4. Very Impressive

I am impressed with Pope Francis and his work so far. He is bringing a contemporary vision to the Catholic Church.

[mmonk]

5. Thanks.

[ian cameron dromore]

8. I agree

This is the first time I have seen the Catholic church reach out so openly for common sense guidance, would welcome more in this highly secular world.