The Catholic Politics of Poverty

The Catholic Politics of Poverty

Author: UCTV June 22, 2021 Duration: 32:15
John Carr provides a witty and incisive assessment of the liabilities and strengths of the Catholic community and its role in the politics of poverty. Its strengths include the leadership of Pope Francis and the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching. Carr is director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Teaching and Public Life at Georgetown University. Their educational programs are influential among Catholics in the United States and extend to thousands of people around the world. John previously served for more than two decades as director of the department that works on issues of peace, justice, and international development for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. John and David Beckmann have worked together for many years and are close friends. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36996]

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Duration: 3:23
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