Keberpihakan Gereja terhadap Kaum Miskin dalam Terang Evangelii Gaudium

Akrimianus Suhardi; Felix Riondi Sugar; Yoseph Taus; Marselinus Langgor; Protasius Karsa; Falentinus Carles; Yohanes Reinaldi Lagang; Adrianus Loe

doi:10.59024/atmosfer.v4i2.1671

Authors

Akrimianus Suhardi Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Felix Riondi Sugar Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Yoseph Taus Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Marselinus Langgor Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Protasius Karsa Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Falentinus Carles Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Yohanes Reinaldi Lagang Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero
Adrianus Loe Institut Filsafat dan Teknologi Kreatif Ledalero

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59024/atmosfer.v4i2.1671

Keywords:

Capitalism, Church, Church Mission, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis

Abstract

Widespread structural poverty is one of the tangible effects of a capitalist economic system that emphasizes capital accumulation and economic growth without regard for equity and social justice. This situation has prompted the Church to reexamine its role in a world marked by inequality and marginalization of the poor. This article aims to analyze the relevance of Pope Francis' thinking in the apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium as a theological and pastoral basis for the Church's stance towards the poor. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach through document study, with Evangelii Gaudium as the main source, supported by relevant social theology literature and academic studies. The results of the study show that Pope Francis comprehensively understands poverty in three dimensions, namely material, moral, and spiritual poverty. Through Evangelii Gaudium, the Church is called to experience a change in its mission, from a self-centered Church to a Church that moves outward and is actively involved in the liberation of the poor. Thus, the Church not only carries out charitable works, but also acts as an agent of social change that brings the joy of the Gospel, justice, and hope to a world wounded by structural injustice.

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