Papal Economics
The Catholic Church on Democratic Capitalism, from Rerum Novarum to Caritas in Veritate
Maciej Zieba
- 264 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Papal Economics
The Catholic Church on Democratic Capitalism, from Rerum Novarum to Caritas in Veritate
Maciej Zieba
About This Book
Papal Economics corrects the record about one of the most importantâbut least Âunderstoodâauthorities on capitalism and democracy: the Catholic Church. Maciej Zieba, OPâa leading interpreter of the thought of Pope John Paul IIâtakes readers on an enlightening tour through the Catholic Church's social teaching on economics and governance. Examining papal pronouncements from the late nineteenth century to the present, Zieba shows that the Church displays a profound understanding of democracy and support for free markets. But this praise is not unqualiÂfiedâa major reason why secular commentators of all stripes misinterpret Catholic social teaching. Updated with a brand-new afterword explaining the controversial economic teachings of Pope Francis, Papal ÂEconomics is the essential book for understanding the proper path forward.