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Pope Francis: Politics Can Still Be a Force for Good

Politicians can still fulfill what Pope Francis calls a lofty calling working for the common good. But also, what role does the church play in fulfilling that goal?

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by cath.anon February 6, 2021
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What Does a Healthy Populism Look Like?

What does a healthy populism look like? Pope Francis explores this in chapter 5 of Fratelli Tutti.

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by cath.anon February 4, 2021February 3, 2021
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Globalization or Localization? Pope Francis says, “Both!”

Pope Francis says we need to hold the two goals of dealing with global problems and taking care of our own in tension with one another.

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by cath.anon February 1, 2021February 1, 2021
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What does Loving the Immigrant Actually Mean?

God wants us to love the immigrant and refugee in our midst. But what does that really mean? Pope Francis addresses the practical steps countries need to take to love the stranger in their midst.

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by cath.anon January 24, 2021January 23, 2021
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Why I am Catholic – Biblical Evidence

The Bible, however old school it is, is still one of the reasons I’m Catholic. It is evidence for faith.

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by cath.anon January 20, 2021January 19, 2021
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Yes, Even Countries Should Care about Other Countries

If I am my neighbor’s keeper, does that mean families, communities and even countries need to care about others on a larger level? Pope Francis says, “Yes.”

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by cath.anon January 18, 2021January 18, 2021
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What, Who and Why is Catholic Anonymous?

What I do, and why I do it.

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by cath.anon January 17, 2021January 16, 2021
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Pope Francis: See the Poor and Act in Concrete Ways

Pope Francis encourages us to see how we can be a little bit like the characters in the story of the Good Samaritan. He counsels us to really see the poor and disadvantaged and act in concrete and local ways to help them.

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by cath.anon January 16, 2021
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What Does the Good Samaritan have to do with Global Issues?

Pope Francis insists that the parable of the Good Samaritan has a lot to say about how we must address pressing global problems today.

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by cath.anon January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
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Pope Francis: Texting ≠ Real Relationship and the Need to Help Immigrants

Pope Francis makes the case for relationships IRL and explains the responsibility we all have to be open to immigrants.

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by cath.anon January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
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Toxic Politics and Globalization – YouTube Video

This is the third Wisdom of Pope Francis podcast episode I have converted into a YouTube video. Continuing in Fratelli Tutti, I get into the section where Pope Francis talks about the benefits and perils of globalization and also the way a toxic political culture can divide us.

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by cath.anon January 11, 2021January 11, 2021
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Intro to Fratelli Tutti – YouTube Episode

This episode of Wisdom of Pope Francis covers the introduction to Fratelli Tuttie, the pope’s latest encyclical. These are podcast episodes I am converting to YouTube videos.

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by cath.anon January 9, 2021January 9, 2021
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We Need to Hear Pope Francis’ Call to Fraternity

Now more than even, we need to hear Pope Francis’ call to friendship on an individual and societal level.

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by cath.anon January 6, 2021January 8, 2021
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Pope Francis: Communities can be Self-Focused, Too

Pope Francis encourages families, communities, and even whole countries to stop being self-focused and look to how they can help others.

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by cath.anon December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

Forget the Year of the Ox. This is the Year of St. Joseph!

Pope Francis has declared this coming year in the Catholic Church the Year of St. Joseph, encouraging Catholics everywhere to look to the foster father of Jesus as a model for our own lives and for intercession.

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by cath.anon December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

Pope Francis on the Good Samaritan and Global Issues [Podcast]

Episode 7: In chapter 2 of Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis explores what the parable of the Good Samaritan has to do with addressing global problems today.

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by cath.anon November 26, 2020November 27, 2020

Pope Francis Outlines the World’s Most Pressing Problems [Podcast]

We’ve got human trafficking, poverty, abuse of the environment, and disregard for the disabled, unborn and elderly. Pope Francis encourages us to come together globally to do something about it.

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by cath.anon November 12, 2020January 13, 2021

Is Pope Francis OK with Gay Marriage?

Pope Francis said he’s fine with civil unions. What does that actually mean?

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by cath.anon November 6, 2020November 7, 2020

Toxic Politics and Toxic Globalization – Pope Francis Weighs In

In this podcast episode, I explore the first half of chapter 1 of Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti where he give his thoughts on the new “cultural colonization” and unhealthy politics in our world today.

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by cath.anon October 31, 2020

Wisdom of Pope Francis: Ep. 2

In this episode, I explore the beginning of Pope Francis’ latest encyclical: Fratelli Tutti. Listen and join the conversation!

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by cath.anon October 22, 2020October 30, 2020

New Podcast! Wisdom of Pope Francis

A new podcast delving into the writings of Pope Francis and how they apply to our lives today.

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by cath.anon October 15, 2020October 30, 2020

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