The pope calls on Catholics to take on economic inequality

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.

"Dilexi te" - "I have loved you"

According to Anna Rowlands, Saint Hilda professor of Catholic social thought and practice at Durham University, the pope's teaching challenges some fundamental principles of mainstream economics.

David Brancaccio, host of "Marketplace Morning Report," discussed the pope's teaching with Anna Rowlands, exploring its implications for Catholics and the broader economic landscape.

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

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Marketplace Marketplace — 2025-10-13