Caritas in Veritate
White Collars
In this episode, we dive into Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) and explore its relevance to economics, globalization, technology, poverty, and human dignity.Against the backdrop of the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis, we discuss Benedict’s argument that economic systems require more than efficiency and growth; they require ethics rooted in truth and concern for the human person. Topics covered include: The Global Financial Crisis and its causes Charity, truth, and authentic human development The role of ethics in economics and free markets Poverty, welfare, and human flourishing Globalization: opportunities and tradeoffs Technology, AI, and the future of work Catholic Social Teaching and modern economic challenges Insights from thinkers such as Milton Friedman, John Adams, St. Augustine, and othersWe examine how the Church approaches economic questions not merely through material outcomes, but through the lens of human dignity, community, and moral responsibility.
About Podcast
A priest in a cassock. A businessman in a blazer. One altar, one airport lounge. Join Fr. Colin B. Lomnitzer and Charles W. Busch as they navigate faith, philosophy, politics, business, and the occasional diplomatic faux pas—with sharp wit, sincere conviction, and just enough incense to set off the smoke alarm. Regular episodes featuring bold ideas, good conversation, and very little small talk.