Pope Francis is throwing his moral weight behind the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, a group of CEOs and business leaders, but it’s not clear they agree on everything.
All posts by Brendan Gottschall, SJ
Brendan Gottschall, SJ is a scholastic of the East Coast province of the Society of Jesus. He currently resides in Baltimore, MD, and teaches classics, theology, and economics at Loyola Blakefield. His passions include Irish culture, orthodoxy, and explaining how South Jersey is distinct from North Jersey.
Joined in 2016 25 posts bgottschallsj@thejesuitpost.org
Poverty in Film: Hillbilly Elegy vs. Parasite
Netflix drama “Hillbilly Elegy” has received criticism for its portrayal of rural poverty in the US, while the Korean poverty-themed film, “Parasite,” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. What’s the difference between the two?
An Overview of Fratelli Tutti
On Sunday, Pope Francis released the third encyclical of his papacy entitled “Fratelli Tutti,” on fraternity and social friendship. An encyclical is one of the highest ranking documents from a Pope. In this lengthy letter, he offers critiques of populism, neoliberalism, and militarized borders. He restates a rejection of the death penalty. He calls on all people to recognize and live out our common fraternity. Read this article for a complete overview.
Antiracism is Not a Game
If it’s US vs THEM and we are intent on scoring points, we are not making antiracist progress.
5 Rules for Discerning Whether to Go to Mass in a Pandemic
Sunday Mass is an obligation during normal times, but during the Covid-19 crisis, as Churches open up, we are faced with a decision.
7 Things to Brighten Your Day
We could all use a pick-me-up in the midst of the coronavirus and round-the-clock news coverage. Here is a hodge-podge of positivity. Some signs of Easter surrounding us. A comical collection of videos, poems, art, and Tweets. Something to put a smile on your face.
The Coronavirus Isn’t Everywhere. God is.
The Coronavirus seems omnipresent, but only God truly is.
An Overview of “Querida Amazonia”
A summary of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation on the “Amazon Synod” or the Synod for Bishops of the Pan-Amazonian Region.
11 Highlights from Pope Francis’s Querida Amazonia
Pope Francis reflects on the Amazon Synod and dreams of an Amazon region that shows forth reconciliation among God, people, and the environment.