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The Encyclical «Love in Truth» and the Economy of Communion

Sep 14, 2009

Love in Truth Fraternity and economic development are among the central themes of the new encyclical of Benedict XVI Caritas in Veritate published July 7. We report on the matter a thought of Chiara Lubich of the 70s, very timely: “Christians underdeveloped ” and the remarks of Professor Bruni, to the Encyclical. Prof. Bruni is […]

Love in Truth Fraternity and economic development are among the central themes of the new encyclical of Benedict XVI Caritas in Veritate published July 7. We report on the matter a thought of Chiara Lubich of the 70s, very timely: “Christians underdeveloped ” and the remarks of Professor Bruni, to the Encyclical. Prof. Bruni is an economist, international coordinator of the project Economy of Communion. press review Indiana firm can claim a papal thumbs-up from new social encyclical – By John L Allen Jr,  National Catholic Reporter, Created Jul 07, 2009 Encyclical breaks new ground on social issues, commentators say – By Nancy Frazier O’Brien, Catholic News Service, Jul 08, 2009 A gut check for American catholicism – By John L Allen Jr,  National Catholic Reporter, on Jul. 17, 2009 in the column All Things Catholic Benedict XVI and the Economy of Communion (Part 1) – Interview with Business Owner John Mundell – By Genevieve Pollock, SEPT. 8, 2009 (Zenit.org) Benedict XVI and the Economy of Communion (Part 2) – Interview with Business Owner John Mundell – By Genevieve Pollock, SEPT. 9, 2009 (Zenit.org)

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