[258] The firm rejection of the death penalty shows to what extent it is possible to recognize the inalienable dignity of every human being and to accept that he or she has a place in this universe. 255. Every commitment inspired by the Church’s social doctrine is “derived from charity, which according to the teaching of Jesus is the synthesis of the entire Law (cf. We can see this clearly as social and political inertia is turning many parts of our world into a desolate byway, even as domestic and international disputes and the robbing of opportunities are leaving great numbers of the marginalized stranded on the roadside. It would be easier to keep freedoms and differences in check with cleverness and a few resources. [8] Meeting with Authorities, Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps, Santiago, Chile (16 January 2018): AAS 110 (2018), 256. In today’s world, the sense of belonging to a single human family is fading, and the dream of working together for justice and peace seems an outdated utopia. We are certain that “only with this awareness that we are not orphans, but children, can we live in peace with one another”. What reigns instead is a cool, comfortable and globalized indifference, born of deep disillusionment concealed behind a deceptive illusion: thinking that we are all-powerful, while failing to realize that we are all in the same boat. Some economic rules have proved effective for growth, but not for integral human development. 260. Concupiscence is not a flaw limited to our own day. And service in great part means “caring for vulnerability, for the vulnerable members of our families, our society, our people”. If we want true integral human development for all, we must work tirelessly to avoid war between nations and peoples. Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995), 56: AAS 87 (1995), 463-464. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 594.96 842.04] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> In Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis offers a prophetic vision when he says healing the world from COVID-19 is an opportunity to build something better, a “civilization of love” (FT 183). It was his visit to Sultan Malik-el-Kamil, in Egypt, which entailed considerable hardship, given Francis’ poverty, his scarce resources, the great distances to be traveled and their differences of language, culture and religion. 60. The Name of the Encyclical. Yet something similar had long been occurring during heat waves and in other situations: older people found themselves cruelly abandoned. That is why it is so necessary to stop supporting terrorist movements fuelled by financing, the provision of weapons and strategy, and by attempts to justify these movements, even using the media. A similar expression exists in Latin: benevolentia. [196] Meeting with Brazilian Political, Economic and Cultural Leaders, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (27 July 2013): AAS 105 (2013), 683-684. They compel us to recognize Christ himself in each of our abandoned or excluded brothers and sisters (cf. Saint Paul describes kindness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22). There is no need, then, to oppose the interests of society, consensus and the reality of objective truth. [52] Greeting to Young People at the Padre Félix Varela Cultural Centre, Havana, Cuba (20 September 2015): L’Osservatore Romano, 21-22 September 2015, p. 6. Some parts of our human family, it appears, can be readily sacrificed for the sake of others considered worthy of a carefree existence. [100], 123. Business activity is essentially “a noble vocation, directed to producing wealth and improving our world”. [225] In this way, “persons who nourish goodness in their heart find that such goodness leads to a peaceful conscience and to profound joy, even in the midst of difficulties and misunderstandings. Alongside these basic needs that remain unmet, trafficking in persons represents another source of shame for humanity, one that international politics, moving beyond fine speeches and good intentions, must no longer tolerate. How important it is to dream together… By ourselves, we risk seeing mirages, things that are not there. Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti (Spanish/PDF) In terms of its length, the encyclical fails to surprise: At 123 pages for the Spanish original and 287 numbered paragraphs, Francis continues the … Yet each of them is able to offer “a unique contribution to the common good through their remarkable life stories”. It will not be so among you” (Mt 20:25-26). Under the guise of tolerance, relativism ultimately leaves the interpretation of moral values to those in power, to be defined as they see fit. Franciscaines, Paris, 1962, 205. I would once more observe that “the financial crisis of 2007-08 provided an opportunity to develop a new economy, more attentive to ethical principles, and new ways of regulating speculative financial practices and virtual wealth. Unless we recover the shared passion to create a community of belonging and solidarity worthy of our time, our energy and our resources, the global illusion that misled us will collapse and leave many in the grip of anguish and emptiness. Which of these persons do you identify with? I realize that some people are hesitant and fearful with regard to migrants. 87. [272] Ecumenical Prayer Service, Riga, Latvia (24 September 2018): L’Osservatore Romano, 24-25 September 2018, p. 8. At a time when everything seems to disintegrate and lose consistency, it is good for us to appeal to the “solidity”[88] born of the consciousness that we are responsible for the fragility of others as we strive to build a common future. Once more we are being reminded that “each new generation must take up the struggles and attainments of past generations, while setting its sights even higher. The West can discover in the East remedies for those spiritual and religious maladies that are caused by a prevailing materialism. They are treated as means to an end… [Criminal networks] are skilled in using modern means of communication as a way of luring young men and women in various parts of the world”. 161. [156] Among these normative instruments, preference should be given to multilateral agreements between states, because, more than bilateral agreements, they guarantee the promotion of a truly universal common good and the protection of weaker states. Once the foundations of social life are corroded, what ensues are battles over conflicting interests”. [41] No one will ever openly deny that they are human beings, yet in practice, by our decisions and the way we treat them, we can show that we consider them less worthy, less important, less human. The New Testament describes one fruit of the Holy Spirit (cf. [219] BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF COLOMBIA, Por el bien de Colombia: diálogo, reconciliación y desarrollo integral (26 November 2019), 4. It is “the enduring symbol of the depths to which human evil can sink when, spurred by false ideologies, it fails to recognize the fundamental dignity of each person, which merits unconditional respect regardless of ethnic origin or religious belief”. [248] Cf. Several persons passed him by, but failed to stop. 80. Each of us can learn something from others. 235. It often happens that good ideas are not accepted by the poorer sectors of society because they are presented in a cultural garb that is not their own and with which they cannot identify. [12] Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ (24 May 2015), 57: AAS 107 (2015), 869. Those who do so become stars shining in the midst of darkness. Sincere and humble worship of God “bears fruit not in discrimination, hatred and violence, but in respect for the sacredness of life, respect for the dignity and freedom of others, and loving commitment to the welfare of all”. [275], 280. In the affluent sectors of many poor countries, and at times in those who have recently emerged from poverty, there is a resistance to native ways of thinking and acting, and a tendency to look down on one’s own cultural identity, as if it were the sole cause of every ill. 52. As a result of the displacement of moral reasoning, the law is no longer seen as reflecting a fundamental notion of justice but as mirroring notions currently in vogue. CARTA ENCÍCLICA FRATELLI TUTTI DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO SOBRE LA FRATERNIDAD Y LA AMISTAD SOCIAL . Our own days, however, seem to be showing signs of a certain regression. This presupposes a different way of understanding relations and exchanges between countries. [12], 18. Yet, “when it is a matter of the moral norms prohibiting intrinsic evil, there are no privileges or exceptions for anyone. Life without fraternal gratuitousness becomes a form of frenetic commerce, in which we are constantly weighing up what we give and what we get back in return. Good politics will seek ways of building communities at every level of social life, in order to recalibrate and reorient globalization and thus avoid its disruptive effects. It gives a universal dimension to our call to love, one that transcends all prejudices, all historical and cultural barriers, all petty interests. [222] Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (24 November 2013), 59: AAS 105 (2013), 1044. Instances of racism continue to shame us, for they show that our supposed social progress is not as real or definitive as we think. The guarantee of an authentic openness to God, on the other hand, is a way of practising the faith that helps open our hearts to our brothers and sisters. For this reason, “care must be taken not to fall into certain errors which can arise from a misunderstanding of the concept of human rights and from its misuse. 99. Download Fratelli tutti pdf. Unless this basic principle is upheld, there will be no future either for fraternity or for the survival of humanity. 219. The shadows … "Fratelli tutti," the text's opening phrase, means "All brothers" in Italian. [245] Cf. [92] De Lazaro Concio, II, 6: PG 48, 992D. [5] This was no mere diplomatic gesture, but a reflection born of dialogue and common commitment. [286] Cf. [78] Address to the Meeting for Religious Liberty with the Hispanic Community and Immigrant Groups, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America (26 September 2015): AAS 107 (2015), 1050-1051. All Christians and people of good will are today called to work not only for the abolition of the death penalty, legal or illegal, in all its forms, but also to work for the improvement of prison conditions, out of respect for the human dignity of persons deprived of their freedom. In the face of many petty forms of politics focused on immediate interests, I would repeat that “true statecraft is manifest when, in difficult times, we uphold high principles and think of the long-term common good. 267. My desire is that the seed that Saint Francis planted may grow in the hearts of many”.[49]. Letter to the President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of its Founding (6 January 2019), 2.6: L’Osservatore Romano, 16 January 2019, pp. For “in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” (1 Cor 12:13), in which each member has his or her distinctive contribution to make. [117] Address to Authorities, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (6 June 2015): L’Osservatore Romano, 7 June 2015, p. 7. Indeed, “only the man who approaches others, not to draw them into his own life, but to help them become ever more fully themselves, can truly be called a father”. 175. [83] Words like freedom, democracy or fraternity prove meaningless, for the fact is that “only when our economic and social system no longer produces even a single victim, a single person cast aside, will we be able to celebrate the feast of universal fraternity”. [164], 180. 193. 259. 142. For Christians, this way of thinking and acting is unacceptable, since it sets certain political preferences above deep convictions of our faith: the inalienable dignity of each human person regardless of origin, race or religion, and the supreme law of fraternal love. Others may continue to view politics or the economy as an arena for their own power plays. The intellect can investigate the reality of things through reflection, experience and dialogue, and come to recognize in that reality, which transcends it, the basis of certain universal moral demands. Each person quite spontaneously perceives a duty to accompany and help his or her neighbour. 150. The Church is a home with open doors, because she is a mother”. 151. What is true as long as it is convenient for someone in power stops being true once it becomes inconvenient. Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship" after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3, 2020. 86] Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ (24 May 2015), 229: AAS 107 (2015), 937. Pope Francis signed his third encyclical "Fratelli tutti" on 3 October, 2020 in Assisi, Italy, before the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, from whom he took the inspiration. The loneliness, fear and insecurity experienced by those who feel abandoned by the system creates a fertile terrain for various “mafias”. [63] Gabriel Marcel, Du refus à l’invocation, ed. The option for the poor should lead us to friendship with the poor”.[221]. He asks us not to decide who is close enough to be our neighbour, but rather that we ourselves become neighbours to all. “That light is both the light of reason and the light of faith”,[180] and does not admit any form of relativism. [110], 130. Education and upbringing, concern for others, a well-integrated view of life and spiritual growth: all these are essential for quality human relationships and for enabling society itself to react against injustices, aberrations and abuses of economic, technological, political and media power. For our part, let us foster what is good and place ourselves at its service. Digital communication wants to bring everything out into the open; people’s lives are combed over, laid bare and bandied about, often anonymously. AN ABSENCE OF HUMAN DIGNITY ON THE BORDERS, 37. Latino culture is “a ferment of values and possibilities that can greatly enrich the United States”, for “intense immigration always ends up influencing and transforming the culture of a place… In Argentina, intense immigration from Italy has left a mark on the culture of the society, and the presence of some 200,000 Jews has a great effect on the cultural ‘style’ of Buenos Aires. The Bishops of South Africa have pointed out that true reconciliation is achieved proactively, “by forming a new society, a society based on service to others, rather than the desire to dominate; a society based on sharing what one has with others, rather than the selfish scramble by each for as much wealth as possible; a society in which the value of being together as human beings is ultimately more important than any lesser group, whether it be family, nation, race or culture”. We forget that “there is no worse form of alienation than to feel uprooted, belonging to no one. “We should never confine others to what they may have said or done, but value them for the promise that they embody”,[212] a promise that always brings with it a spark of new hope. Concupiscence, however, can be overcome with the help of God. Courage and generosity are needed in order freely to establish shared goals and to ensure the worldwide observance of certain essential norms. It is a wonderful thing to be God’s faithful people. 253. By Christopher Wells & Linda Bordoni. How good would this be! In a strictly personal way, someone, by a free and generous decision, can choose not to demand punishment (cf. Teachers, who have the challenging task of training children and youth in schools or other settings, should be conscious that their responsibility extends also to the moral, spiritual and social aspects of life. She has a high regard for their manner of life and conduct, their precepts and doctrines which… often reflect a ray of that truth which enlightens all men and women”. The neighbourhood gives them a sense of shared identity. On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, released the third encyclical letter of his papacy entitled Fratelli Tutti, on fraternity and social friendship. Aside from the different ways that various countries responded to the crisis, their inability to work together became quite evident. This is something truly good, a gift from God”. That is what it means to be a family! They will certainly not need a proactive state; they need only claim their freedom. ibid. Hence they ought to be “agents in their own redemption”. The one thing it leaves in its wake is the drive to limitless consumption and expressions of empty individualism. Do not despise it when it is naked. Reconciliation is a personal act, and no one can impose it upon an entire society, however great the need to foster it. We have grown indifferent to all kinds of wastefulness, starting with the waste of food, which is deplorable in the extreme”.[13]. It is religious freedom for believers of all religions. [71] Yet some believers think that it consists in the imposition of their own ideologies upon everyone else, or in a violent defence of the truth, or in impressive demonstrations of strength. “People” and “person” are correlative terms. 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