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In Hometown of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Touts ‘Radical Criticism’ of Capitalism
Religion News Service ^ | 9/26/22 | Claire Giangrave

Posted on 09/26/2022 7:03:40 PM PDT by marshmallow

The pope gathered with under-35 adults at the Economy of Francesco meeting to promote a new vision for the 'mainstream economy.'

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Joining young people from more than 100 countries, Pope Francis signed a document on Saturday (Sept. 24) that lays out ideas for a new economy inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, the pope’s namesake known for his dedication to the poor, the environment and peace.

More than 1,000 young activists, economists and entrepreneurs under the age of 35 gathered in Assisi, St. Francis’ birthplace, over the weekend for a meeting on “the Economy of Francesco,” held to present an economic vision that pushes back against systems currently in effect that the activists said favor the rich.

The gathering was the culmination of two years of online and in-person gatherings and events inspired by the pope’s call to action two years ago to mitigate the worst effects of capitalism.

The 85-year-old pontiff arrived aboard a helicopter to the main square early on Saturday to hear testimonies from some of the participants and deliver a speech juxtaposing the promise of young people with the devastation wrought by climate change, war and financial inequality.

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TOPICS: Catholic; Ministry/Outreach; Religion & Politics; Theology
KEYWORDS: antipope; radicalcommunism; romancatholicism

1 posted on 09/26/2022 7:03:40 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

My patron saint St Francis. Also my academy’s saint.


2 posted on 09/26/2022 7:05:21 PM PDT by max americana (Fired leftards at work since 2008 at every election just to see them cry. I hate them all.)
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To: marshmallow

Francis the Fraud soils the sacred soil he trods upon, spreads false doctrine and seeks to establish a perfect Man’s kingdom on Earth.


3 posted on 09/26/2022 7:08:02 PM PDT by Quentin Quarantino
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To: marshmallow
When asked ":Who would you like to have dinner with - excluding family and friend?" St Francis is always among my top three.

I would really like to know if we will be re-united with our fur babies in the next world.

4 posted on 09/26/2022 7:10:56 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: marshmallow

Not my Pope!


5 posted on 09/26/2022 7:24:32 PM PDT by bantam
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To: marshmallow

Oh for God’s sake!

Literally


6 posted on 09/26/2022 7:28:01 PM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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To: Churchillspirit
God only knows such things. But know this. The phony image of St. Francis as a spaced-out hippie who goes around blessing animals is a creation of the 1960s.

The tough love of St. Francis of Assisi
7 posted on 09/26/2022 7:28:25 PM PDT by Antoninus (Republicans are all honorable men.)
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To: marshmallow

This commie clown is as dementia ridden as Brandon. Equally as smart too.


8 posted on 09/26/2022 8:23:10 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (This is the dystopian future we've been waiting for!)
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To: marshmallow

Once a marxist always a marxist.


9 posted on 09/26/2022 10:32:01 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes.)
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To: Churchillspirit

“I would really like to know if we will be re-united with our fur babies in the next world.”

The Servant of God Father John A. Hardon (1914-2000), a wise Jesuit priest and scholar, a friend of John Paul, posited the theory that it’s not inconceivable that we could be reunited with animals who have been helpful to us and who we have loved upon this earth. I hope so. I have had two dogs and two cats at various times in my life whom I have really grown to love.

A kitten unexpectedly came in to my life about three months ago, a hard time for me, and it amazes me how much I am already attached to him with his unconditional affection.


10 posted on 09/27/2022 10:07:22 AM PDT by MDLION ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart" -Proverbs 3:5)
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To: MDLION; Churchillspirit

I am sure we’ll all be quite surprised to

see what’s behind/beyond the veil of

our earthly perception of the things

we see and feel in this here and now.

Eye has not seen nor ear heard what

God has waiting for those that love Him

7


11 posted on 09/27/2022 10:15:51 AM PDT by infool7 (Those that make peaceful (counter)revolution impossible make violent rebellion inevitable. - JFK)
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To: MDLION
Pleased to hear that your little kitten came to you just when you needed him.

I do hope to be reunited with my fur babies. Loved them all.

12 posted on 09/27/2022 10:23:02 AM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: infool7

We can travel hopefully.....


13 posted on 09/27/2022 10:23:58 AM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: max americana

Bergoglio’s patron saint is Che Guevara.


14 posted on 09/27/2022 10:25:36 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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