Money Is Not the Supreme Value – Folha de S. Paulo, May 9, 1971
by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira In my latest article, discussing MDB’s loudly demanded land reform program, I referred to the old Democratic Party, from which the MDB is, in a way, a political great-grandchild. This reference also made me think of the DP’s adversary, the old PRP, and of the entire political and […]
Agrarian Reform in MDB’s Program – Folha de S. Paulo, May 2, 1971
The Brazilian government recognizes the right to respectful criticism, as long as it is done within the law.
The Theology of History (by Prof. Roberto de Mattei)
1. Theology of History and Divine Providence What is the theology of history? It is nothing more than a reflection on the way Divine Providence operates in history. Divine Providence is God himself, considered in one of his infinite perfections: that which expresses his rule and, therefore, His sovereignty, over the entire created universe. […]
Saint Henry, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Saint of the Day, Wednesday, January 14, 1970 by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira ADVERTISEMENT “A Roman and Apostolic Catholic, the author of this text submits himself with filial devotion to the traditional teaching of Holy Church. However, if by an oversight anything is found in it at variance with that teaching, he immediately and […]
Corcovado or Ant? – Folha de S. Paulo, April 25, 1971
For a Senator of Guanabara, the work of the Man-God seems weak and in need of urgent repair: the divorce.
Neither an Authentic Victory Nor a Free Election – Folha de S. Paulo, April 18, 1971
You cannot claim that communism reflects the desires of the masses if its candidates lose elections everywhere.
In Chile, a Tie Under Pressure – Folha de S. Paulo, April 11, 1971
by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira During the presidential election in Chile, I wrote an article analyzing the votes received by the Marxist, Christian Democrat, and Nationalist candidates. I showed that Allende’s victory did not mean that most Chileans had chosen a Marxist government. The combined votes of the nationalist and Christian Democrat candidates […]
Aggressive Perplexity – Folha de S. Paulo, March 28, 1971
The text of a telegram Pope Paul VI sent to Chile’s President, comrade Salvador Allende.
Gall and Prudence – Folha de S. Paulo, March 21, 1971
The note published by “Ecclesia” lacked strength in its reasoning, elegance in its language, and clarity in its presentation
Try an Experiment, Reader – Folha de S. Paulo, March 7, 1971
Communism will only succeed if Christendom, which it challenges ideologically, fails and is defeated.