2025-2-11 Matters of Democracy Pope Francis and Human Dignity; Executive Control and Score-Settling
Matters of Democracy podcast · THOMAS MARINO
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Show Notes
Pope Francis on Migration and Human Dignity, Critique of Deportation Policies.
Rejection of "Ordo Amoris" Misinterpretation: Pope Francis corrects VP JD Vance
Pardons and Political Favors
Executive Control and Score-Settling: Trump fires the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Center,
Ideological Purity and the Elimination of "Woke" Ideas
"Welcome to New Denmark"
a stark contrast between values emphasizing human dignity and compassion, and a political agenda marked by retribution, consolidation of power, and an undermining of democratic norms. The actions of the Trump administration reflect a departure from "good governance," raising questions about the direction of U.S. society and the stability of its institutions.