Welcome to Episode 17 of Season 3 with our friend Steve Millies, a Catholic political theorist and the director of the Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and Professor of Public Theology. Steve has written numerous books, most recently A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics.
I spoke with Steve on April 25, 2025 from London, England the day before the funeral and requiem Mass of Pope Francis in Rome. I wanted to speak with Steve about the legacy of Pope Francis, a Pope whom you will soon hear was greatly admired by both of us. I also wanted to speak with Steve as a part of the process of mourning and remembering a Pope I really felt was “my” Pope as I say in the podcast.
The legacy of Pope Francis includes his humility, his solidarity with the poor and those who are marginalized, and his focus on mercy. Here is a list of some elements of the Pope's theological and pastoral legacy as outlined by Matthew Furtado of the communications office at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vancouver:
1. Integral Ecology: His encyclical Laudato Si’ calls for the protection of creation and an ecological conversion.
2. Fraternity and Dialogue: Fratelli Tutti encourages peace, encounter, and solidarity between peoples and religions.
3. Addressing Abuse: Commitment to protecting victims and establishing preventive measures.
4. Synodality: Invitation to a more participatory Church with the Synod on Synodality.
5. Pontifical Diplomacy: Mediation for peace and defense of the rights of migrants and refugees.
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