Rev. Robert A. Sirico is president emeritus and the co-founder of the Acton Institute. In that capacity, he lectures at colleges, universities, and business organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious, political, economic, and social matters are published in a variety of journals, including: the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the London Financial Times, the Washington Times, the Detroit News, and National Review. Fr. Sirico is often called upon by members of the broadcast media for statements regarding economics, civil rights, and issues of...
Overview
Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder and president of the Acton Institute, offers some general observations about the new "Apostolic Exhortation" published Nov. 26 by Pope Francis. Specifically, Rev. Sirico addresses the economic content of the work, titled "Evangelii Gaudium" (The Joy of the Gospel), and poses some questions for further reflection.