Pope Leo’s ‘Disarmed’ Peace Under Scrutiny from Political Historian
Giovanni Orsina, a political historian, has critically analyzed Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ in an essay. The encyclical contrasts the Tower of Babel with the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, symbolizing pride and dispersion against unity. Orsina argues that while the pope is skeptical of technology, his approach to politics lacks practical tools for action, leading to a ‘disarmed utopia.’ His critique highlights how Leo’s vision aligns with the anti-politics and anti-power trends in modern Western civilization, which are now facing crises. This analysis has garnered significant interest among political scholars. More: Diakonos
