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Papal Economics, Again

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Over at Public Discourse, Nathaniel Peters offers an explanatory review of Fr. Maciej Zieba’s book Papal Economics. Given the hubbub over Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium, a careful reading of previous papal writings serves as a welcome guide.Peters argues that anthropology, rightly . . . . Continue Reading »

Upcoming Events Roundup — 12.13.13

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New York Events: Beauty and the Real Saturday, December 14 The next installment of the “The Art of the Beautiful” lecture series will be given by Alice Ramos of St. John’s University. Thanks to the Catholic Artists Society and the Thomistic Institute for hosting these wonderful . . . . Continue Reading »

Upcoming Events Roundup — 12.6.13

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New York Events: Film Screening of “Eggsploitation” Tuesday, December 10 First Things is showing “Eggsploitation” and will host a Q&A with the director, producer, and writer, Jennifer Lahl. Please join us for a cheese and wine reception at 6:00 p.m., followed . . . . Continue Reading »

R. R. Reno on The Kudlow Report

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Yesterday, December 2, Lawrence Kudlow hosted our editor, R. R. Reno, and  PovertyCure  director and Acton Research Fellow, Michael Matheson Miller, on CNBC’s “The Kudlow Report” to discuss capitalism and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation,  Evangelii . . . . Continue Reading »