Preferential Option for the Poor Articles

Poverty Quotes from the Church

“[I]t is well known that there are many other forms of poverty, especially in modern society – not only economic but cultural and spiritual poverty as well.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)

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The Poorest Country in the World
By material and economic standards the ten poorest countries are in Africa. Conversely, the ten richest countries are mostly in Europe. But this isn't the…
What is Poverty?
Poverty is not just material. It is also moral and spiritual. Poverty is an affront to human dignity, and so the Church has always taught…
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The Problems of Globalization
Capitalism has proven to be the greatest poverty relief program the world has ever known, but Pope Francis echoes that there this is no reason…
What Exactly is the Preferential Option for the Poor?
“[T]hose oppressed by poverty are the object of ​a preferential love​ on the part of the Church which, since her origin…has not ceased to work…
A young woman counts money.
What is a "Just" Distribution of Wealth?
A spirited political debate is taking shape around the world. The issue is whether wealth redistribution or wealth creation should be the more important consideration…

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