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Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation calls for renewed commitment to social justice and care for the marginalized, continuing Pope Francis’ focus on poverty and inequality.
- Pope Leo XIV states that the wealthy elite live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while poor people suffer on the margins, as mentioned in his first teaching document.
- He confirms that the Catholic Church’s “preferential option for the poor” is non-negotiable and essential to Christianity.
- Leo urges for a renewed commitment to addressing structural causes of poverty and offering charity to those in need.
- He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from love and service, especially to those who are marginalized and suffering.
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Leo XIV's first letter has the message: the poor belong to the centre of the Church. Francis wanted that, too. But the new Pope also corrects his predecessor.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Sharp criticism of capitalism and social inequality: Pope Leo XIV becomes clear in his first doctrinal letter. And thus reminds us of his predecessor. By Tilmann Kleinjung.
·Hamburg, Germany
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So far, the new Pontiff has restrained itself with binding statements. Now he presents a writing in which he draws on the fierce critique of capitalism of his predecessor.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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ANALYSIS. In his first exhortation, the pope puts the poor back at the centre of the Church, flaying "some wealthy elites who live in a bubble".
·Paris, France
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