The pope calls on Catholics to take on economic inequality

Pope's Call to Action on Economic Inequality

Pope Leo XIV's first teaching, "Dilexi te" or "I have loved you," emphasizes the need for Catholics to address poverty and economic inequality.

The pope's teaching calls into question some basic tenets of mainstream economics.

Anna Rowlands, Saint Hilda professor of Catholic social thought and practice at Durham University, discussed the pope's teaching with "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio.

Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV tackles economic inequality in his first teaching.

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Marketplace Marketplace — 2025-10-13

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