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Pope Francis Goes Off On Capitalism 11/27/13

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    "Pope Francis has attacked unfettered capitalism as "a new tyranny", urging global leaders to fight pove

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    "Pope Francis has attacked unfettered capitalism as "a new tyranny", urging global leaders to fight poverty and growing inequality in the first major work he has authored alone as pontiff.

    The 84-page document, known as an apostolic exhortation, amounted to an official platform for his papacy, building on views he has aired in sermons and remarks since he became the first non-European pontiff in 1,300 years in March.

    In it, Francis went further than previous comments criticising the global economic system, attacking the "idolatry of money" and beseeching politicians to guarantee all citizens "dignified work, education and healthcare".

    He also called on rich people to share their wealth...".* Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?! and TYT Sports) breaks it down on The Young Turks.



    *Read more here: www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/26/pope-francis-capitalism-tyranny



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