The Pope's Call to Action on Economic Inequality
Pope Leo XIV's first teaching, titled "Dilexi te" or "I have loved you," emphasizes the need for Catholics to address poverty and economic inequality.
The gap between the rich and the poor is a key focus of the pope's teaching.
Anna Rowlands, professor of Catholic social thought and practice at Durham University, discussed the pope's teaching with David Brancaccio, host of "Marketplace Morning Report."
- The pope's 100-page document calls on Catholics to engage with and help solve poverty.
- The teaching questions some basic tenets of mainstream economics.
The pope's message is a significant one, and its implications are worth exploring.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV addresses economic inequality in his first teaching.