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Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘father of liberation theology,’ dies at 96
Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered the ”father” of liberation theology, died Oct. 22 at the age of... Read more
Synod on Synodality delegates make a pilgrimage to Rome’s catacombs
Hundreds of delegates took a break from their discussions of synodality to visit the catacombs of St. Sebastian and St.... Read more
Former liberation theologian says movement fueled decline of Catholicism in Brazil
Friar Clodovis Boff said the Catholic Church needs to return to a Christ-centered theology in Brazil. Read more
When it comes to Venezuela, new Jesuit head 'critical' of Maduro regime
A fellow Jesuit who has known Fr. Arturo Sosa for more than 50 years has said the newly elected head... Read more
The Honduras Tim Kaine knew
He was only 22 years-old, and he was only there for nine months. But U.S. Senator and Democratic vice-presidential hopeful... Read more
Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, who died in apparent suicide, mourned
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio has released a statement mourning the death of one of his priests, Father Virgilio... Read more
Is this Rome event trying to revive a liberation theologian?
Spanish liberation theologian Fr. Jon Sobrino, whose works were censured by the Vatican nearly a decade ago, is slated to... Read more
Former Soviet spy: We created Liberation Theology
Espionage deep in the heart of Europe. Secrets in the KGB. Defection from a communist nation. Ion Mihai Pacepa has... Read more
Cardinal: Liberation Theology needed separation from Marxism
At his recent book presentation, a Vatican cardinal explained that although Marxist ideology had sought to influence Liberation Theology, the... Read more
Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology
During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more
Francis' teacher says Pope never supported Marxist theology
One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more
'Chasm' exists between Pope, liberation theology
Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a... Read more
