In Action: Pope Francis’ Diplomacy of Peace

In Action

Pope Francis’ Diplomacy of Peace

Auteurs

  • Angeli Francis Rivera University of Santo Tomas

Mots-clés :

Catholic Social Teaching, Diplomacy, Mercy, Pope Francis, Peace

Résumé

This study is an analysis of Pope Francis’ responses to humanitarian crises of his time, bringing with him the image of the Church as a stabilizing force of its kind in international relations. A historical survey of his constructive interactions with contemporary religious and political leaders is incorporated in this study to illustrate his unique style in building momentum for sustainable peace. Furthermore, to demonstrate consistency and distinction in diplomatic approaches, a brief comparison with the techniques of his immediate predecessors, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, is likewise integrated. Pope Francis’ style for peace is a well- loved manifestation of the iconic “culture of mercy,” which attempts to dissolve deep-rooted prejudices among peoples. The Church, a mystery of communion that engages the Gospel with the fast-paced world, has an excellent communicator in Pope Francis who can take the double role of a shepherd and a diplomat.

Biographie de l'auteur

Angeli Francis Rivera, University of Santo Tomas

Angeli Francis S. Rivera finished her degrees in AB International Studies Major in American Studies and MA Theological Studies Major in Moral Theology from the De La Salle University-Manila and Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, respectively. Currently, she is completing her doctoral dissertation entitled “The Culture of Encounter: Its Implications for the Diplomatic Activities of Pope Francis in East Asia” at the University of Santo Tomas. She teaches Fundamentals of Faith I-III at the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School. She is a Lay Montfortian Associate.

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Publiée

2019-12-15

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Rivera, Angeli Francis. 2019. « In Action: Pope Francis’ Diplomacy of Peace ». MST Review 21 (2):56-89. https://mstreview.com/index.php/mst/article/view/649.

Numéro

Vol. 21 No 2: December 2019 issue

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