Rev. James V. Schall, S.J., a retired professor of political philosophy
“The question is: What does Pope Francis make of this spirit that pushes these ecological and political movements that seek to control the world?” writes Schall. “Such anti-Christian forces work to establish a world-state in complete control of nature, population, and economy. The Pope clearly is opposed to abortion, single-sex marriage, and such deviations. But many who seem closest to him certainly advocate these Lord of the World concepts. However we evaluate it, it seems worrisome.”
The 87-year-old priest also challenges Francis’ argument of sustainability. “Briefly, the goal of ecological vision is posed in terms of creating a world that takes into consideration future generations,” he writes. “The consumption of goods must include future usage.”
