The Message of Puebla: Notes and Comments– V (The End) – Folha de S. Paulo, May 19, 1979
Does the ‘Social Function’ Affect Only Private Property? – All things considered, weighed and counted, what is the reach of John Paul II’s message for Brazil’s future, Latin America’s future, and the world’s future?
The Message of Puebla: Notes and Comments–IV – Folha de S. Paulo, April 26, 1979
The “most obvious weaknesses of present-day civilization.” – Communist circles are increasingly acknowledging the possibility of implementing collectivism on a non-Marxist philosophical foundation.
The Message of Puebla: Notes and Comments– III – Folha de S. Paulo, April 14, 1979
John Paul II showed in Puebla that focusing solely on the “Regnum hominis” amounts to denying the “Regnum Dei.” This would turn the preaching of the word of God into revolutionary socioeconomic preaching.
The Puebla Message – Notes and Comments– II – Folha de S. Paulo, April 7, 1979
“Liberation theology,” “political engagement,” and “structural reforms” are expressions increasingly common among Latin American clergy, to the perplexity of a growing number of the faithful.
The Puebla Message: Notes and Comments-I – Folha de S. Paulo, March 26, 1979
What can be concluded about the two major events in Puebla—the pope’s message to the bishops and the meeting’s final document?
As Long as She Marries Joseph – Folha de S. Paulo, January 27, 1979
There is a way to defend democracy without committing suicide.
Silence, the Great Lesson – Folha de S. Paulo, December 6, 1978
How can we have a coherent, non-contradictory democracy?
“Ahorita, Ahorita” (The Iranian powder keg) – Folha de S. Paulo, November 18, 1978
In Persia, with the Shah’s scepter wavering in his hands, the wall against the expansion of communism in Asia wavers, the oil routes waver, and the precious oil coffers are left at the mercy of attack. As a result, world domination is at risk, and a third world war is not impossible in the medium term.
La polveriera iraniana
Nell’Iran, con l’oscillare dello scettro nelle mani dello scià, vacilla il baluardo contro l’espansione del comunismo in Asia, vacillano le rotte petrolifere e il prezioso tesoro del petrolio rimane in balia delle aggressioni.
And John Paul II? – Folha de S. Paulo, October 28, 1978
Carelessness neither eliminates nor solves problems but often aggravates them tragically. For it is the great lullaby of sentinels.