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[God's Politics Blog] As the G8 Summit begins in Italy, Pope Benedict XVI has released a new encyclical on the global economy.  Despite the sometimes dense philosophical and theological language, his message is clear:  The economy must be guided by the criteria of justice and the common good.  It is a comprehensive document, and while I haven’t yet read the entire encyclical, from news reports and a quick skim, a number of important things stand out.

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