Noam Chomsky on Pope Francis
An interview clip reveals the renowned linguist's take on the popular Catholic Church leader regarding "liberation theology" in his native Argentina.An interview clip reveals the renowned linguist’s take on the popular Catholic Church leader regarding “liberation theology” in his native Argentina. Although the recently posted video is from a 2013 interview, as the pope continues to weigh in on world issues such as LGBT rights and the death penalty, Chomsky’s comments provide a context for why many in Pope Francis’ home country are reluctant to open their arms to the pontiff.
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