Liberation theology

Liberation theology is an important and controversial school in the theology of the Roman Catholic Church after the Second Vatican Council. It is often cited as a form of Christian socialism, and it has had particularly widespread influence in Latin America and among the Jesuits, although its influence has diminished since important parts of its teaching were rejected by the Vatican.

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Theology - Roman Catholic - Second Vatican Council - Christian socialism - Latin America - Jesuits

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The current pope, Benedict XVI, has also been long known as an opponent of liberation theology, and indeed in his position (1981-2005) as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith was a key enforcer of the previous pope, John Paul II's, opposition to certain Marxist tendencies in liberation theology.

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Pope - Benedict XVI - Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith - John Paul II's - Marxist

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