Edward Pentin on "Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones"

"In a world of vast wealth inequalities, dishonest financial practices, and an emphasis profit over the authentic good, an ethical discernment is needed if the world is not to 'slide towards social collapse with devastating consequences.'

"These were the words of warning today from Archbishop Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the publication of Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones  - Considerations for an Ethical Discernment Regarding Some Aspects of the Present Economic-Financial System, a document written by the Congregation and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

"Archbishop Ladaria said in view of current ethical challenges in the financial world, the considerations aim to take an 'honest look' at certain areas of finance, and to 'offer an ethical discernment on certain aspects of those areas.'"

In a recent commentary, writer Edward Pentin offered a reflection on this recently issued document.

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National Catholic Register: Blogs: Edward Pentin: Vatican Calls for Ethical Discernment in Face of Great Economic Inequality (12 MAY 18)