Abstract
Both Benedict XVI and John Paul II were forming their faith when they witnessed the great atrocities committed by the communist Soviet Union, and both held strong aversions to liberation theology which shares several essential ideas with Marxism. In Pope Francis’ side of the world, liberation theology came to be viewed in a completely opposite light. There, it was popularized as a God-blessed revolution against oppressive dictatorships. Pope Francis has an opportunity to enrich the Church’s mission with the gains made by Latin American liberation theologians.
Recommended Citation
Wald, Alex. 2015. All for Jesus, Jesus for All: A refocused Theology on the mission of Jesus Christ. Obsculta 8, (1) : 101-113. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/obsculta/vol8/iss1/12.
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