Last week I wrote up the first part of “Liberation theology,” paying homage to the Dominican theologian from Peru, Fr.

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(THE CONVERSATION) It isn’t often that theology makes headlines. But for the past 50 years, a way of thinking about God and poverty has been doing just that: liberation theology. Fifty years have ...

This landmark event brought together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to explore and celebrate the legacy of black ...

Gustavo Gutiérrez, known as the father of liberation theology, died Tuesday night (Oct. 22) at the age of 96. Described as a Marxist by his critics and under Vatican scrutiny for most of his ...

A Peruvian priest who founded liberation theology, a movement advocating an active role for the Roman Catholic Church in fighting poverty and injustice but reviled by some as Marxist, has died.