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When Pope Francis wrote in his apostolic letter The Joy of the Gospel that the
economy of the West is one that "kills," he was immediately labeled by some
as a Marxist. Criticisms came fast and furious, not only from financial columnists
and conservative cable personalities, but also from some Catholic commentators,
especially in the United States.
In This Economy Kills, two of the most respected journalists covering the Vatican
today explore the pope's teaching and witness on the topic: the ways it relates
to other topics like war, the environment, and family life; its connections to the
teaching of his predecessors; and the criticism it has generated, especially from
the direction of the United States. This fascinating book includes the full text of an
extended interview the authors conducted with Francis on the topic of capitalism
and social justice, appearing here in English for the first time.
This Economy Kills is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand
Pope Francis's convictions about the world we live in and the way he believes
Christians are called to shape it.
About the author
Andrea Tornielli is among the foremost journalists in the world on matters related to the Vatican. He writes for the Italian daily newspaper
La Stampa and is editor of the website Vatican Insider. He is the author of several books, including
Francis: Pope of a New World.
