Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive gove…

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

We take it for granted that Jesus was not interested in political life: his mission was purely religious. Indeed we have witnessed . . . the 'iconiza…

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

The building of a just society means overcoming every obstacle to the creation of authentic peace.

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

Liberation from every form of exploitation, the possibility of a more human and dignified life, the creation of a new humankind - all pass through th…

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

Once causes are determined, then there is talk of "social injustice" and the privileged begin to resist.

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

The future of history belongs to the poor and exploited.

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

To hope does not mean to know the future, but rather to be open, in an attitude of spiritual childhood, to accepting it as a gift.

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

Charity is today a 'political charity.'. . . it means the transformation of a society structured to benefit a few who appropriate to themselves the v…

- Gustavo Gutiérrez

The world today is experiencing a profound and rapid socio-cultural transformation. But the changes do not occur at a uniform pace, and the discrepan…

- Gustavo Gutiérrez