At about 6:00 AM local time the latest papal encyclical was released, Laudato Si'. It's caused controversy since it was still a gleam in Pope Francis' mind's eye, and now that it has actually hit the presses I'm sure more consternation will follow. I've begun reading it, and yes he does write about climate change, probably the most contentious part of the document. But from the introduction the Holy Father indicates that he is going to try and show the connection between care for the environment and other issues that we wouldn't automatically associate with ecology (think life issues and human sexuality). So while conservatives may condemn the document as being "liberation theology" or "socialist," progressives shouldn't get too giddy yet. I'm guessing that it we take off the ideological glasses we'll read enough to make us cheer and think twice about Pope Francis.
I'll finish reading it, and invite you to do the same. I'll be back soon with my take.
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