Pope Francis slams global 'cult of money'

[UrbScotty]

Pope Francis has called on world leaders to end the "cult of money" and to do more for the poor, in his first major speech on the financial crisis.

Free market economics had created a tyranny, in which people were valued only by their ability to consume, the pontiff told diplomats in the Vatican.

"Money has to serve, not to rule," he said, urging ethical financial reforms.

Meanwhile, the Vatican's own bank announced it would publish its annual report for the first time.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22551125

[goldent]

1. I think he should speak his mind but in this case

I can't see him have any effect at all. That's just reality.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

2. At least give him credit for making the effort.

[skepticscott]

3. Is he wiling

to sell all the Catholic Church has and give the money to the poor, just as Jesus directed?