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Penny Lernoux discusses her book "People of God"

BROADCAST: Apr. 20, 1989 | DURATION: 00:49:02

Synopsis

In her book, "People of God - The Struggle for World Catholicism" author Penny Lernoux says God is on the side of the poor. It's estimated that there are 900 million Catholics and 70% are from third world countries. Pope John Paul, being of the Polish culture is problematic because he can't relate to the poor of Latin America, says Lernoux.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 20, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Anthropology & Sociology

People

Journalists

Tags

Lernoux, Penny, 1940---Interviews Lernoux, Penny, 1940-. People of God. Catholic Church--Doctrines--History Christianity and politics--History--20th century. Church and social problems--Catholic Church--History--20th century. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Pope John Paul II Latin America Third world countries Poor people

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