Sandro Magister at his blog Chiesa has the first part of an examination of Laudato Si by an Australian priest and theologian:
What’s wrong with “Laudato si'”?
by Paul Anthony McGavin
Go here to read the rest. The Pope’s economic views are no mystery if one understands that they are what one would expect from a left wing, Argentinian Jesuit. As the Universal Pontiff we have a man of very crabbed provincial views who gazes upon the world through an Argentinian prism.
Here is another way to look at the Pope’s reply.
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He could have made a very positive statement along the lines of “It is always good to see a democracy peacefully had the reins of power from one party to another”. This is perhaps the best thing to say when one is conflicted about the outcome and when one knows that the incoming party is not a threat to democracy. If one cannot praise the outcome then praise the process.
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These comments show that the Pope doesn’t care about the process, only the outcome.
…hand the reins of power…
Catholic in name group requests pope allow Latin Americans to use contraception because of Zika. My initial thought was there’s no way he would give dispensation. Then again, I would not be surprised. Would he go so far as supporting abortion as a preventative measure? No.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/02/11/catholic-group-urges-pope-to-allow-contraception-to-fight-zika.html