Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Understanding 'Ordo Amoris' In Medieval Catholic Theology

JD Vance is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as Usha Vance holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Vice President JD Vance recently referenced medieval Catholic theology to defend the immigration policies implemented during the Trump administration. In a social media post on Jan. 30, Vance mentioned the concept of 'ordo amoris' in response to criticism he faced after a Fox News interview.

During the interview, Vance stated that individuals should prioritize their love for family, neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and then the rest of the world. He argued that this hierarchy of love had been inverted by the 'far left.'

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.