The Peace Advocacy of Pope Francis: Jesuit Perspectives
Abstract Among the distinctive features of the papal ministry of Francis is an active dedication to peacemaking that bears noteworthy marks of his Jesuit background. A number of elements within Jesuit spirituality and history contribute to the distinctive stance that Francis assumes toward supportin...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2021
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Journal of Jesuit studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 8, Issue: 4, Pages: 523-546 |
| Further subjects: | B
Society of Jesus
B Pope Francis B Diplomacy B Nonviolence B Peacemaking B Ignatian Spirituality |
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| Summary: | Abstract Among the distinctive features of the papal ministry of Francis is an active dedication to peacemaking that bears noteworthy marks of his Jesuit background. A number of elements within Jesuit spirituality and history contribute to the distinctive stance that Francis assumes toward supporting peace and building the structures and conditions that encourage nonviolent resolution of conflicts worldwide. The pope’s dialogic style of diplomacy proceeds through pointed words, timely apostolic visits, and rich symbolic gestures aimed at peacebuilding and reconciliation. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-1332 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Jesuit studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/22141332-08040001 |