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flag 96-year-old Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, founder of liberation theology emphasizing social justice for the poor, passed away.

flag Rev. flag Gustavo Gutiérrez, a prominent Peruvian theologian and the father of liberation theology, died at 96. flag His 1971 work, "A Theology of Liberation," emphasized social justice and prioritized the poor, significantly influencing Catholic doctrine in Latin America. flag Initially criticized by the Vatican for its Marxist elements, liberation theology has gained renewed support under Pope Francis, who values its focus on social justice. flag Gutiérrez's legacy endures in his commitment to the marginalized.

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