The pope calls on Catholics to take on economic inequality

Pope's Call to Action on Economic Inequality

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

Pope Leo XIV's first teaching calls on Catholics to engage with and help solve poverty.

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 addresses economic inequality.

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Marketplace Marketplace — 2025-10-13

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