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Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV released his first apostolic exhortation, titled 'Dilexi Te', advocating for the poor to have a privileged place in the Church, which he views as essential for belonging to Christ.
He emphasizes that the poor should not only be seen as objects of charity but as teachers who can prompt personal conversion through their reliance on God.
Pope Leo condemns the neglect of spiritual care for the poor and insists that Christians must actively engage in almsgiving, which he believes has fallen out of practice.
He highlights the relationship between love for God and love for the poor, urging Catholics against complacency in their service.

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First Letter: Pope Leo's Confession to Poverty

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.

9 hours ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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Tagesschau

Center

Doctrine by Pope Leo Xiv: Rejection of Foreclosure and Selfishness

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.

11 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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Pope Leo Criticizes in New Teaching the «Dictatorship of an Economy that Kills»

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.

11 hours ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Le Point.fr

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"The Condition of the Poor Is a Cry": at the Heart of Leo Xiv's First Official Text

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".

11 hours ago·Paris, France

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LifeSiteNews

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Pope Leo XIV continues Francis' emphasis on a 'poor Church for the poor' in new exhortation

Cdl. Czerny summarized the Pope’s first exhortation as a moral warning against indifference for the poor, urging the Church and society to confront structural causes of poverty and injustice.

12 hours ago

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UPI

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Pope Leo calls for 'care for the poor' in first teaching document

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday released his first major document, calling on Christians and others not to become indifferent to hunger and extreme poverty across the world.

12 hours ago·Washington, United States

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