Pope Francis: Economic Exclusion
on Saturday, September 26, 2015
“Economic and social exclusion is a complete denial of human fraternity and a very grave offense against human rights and the environment” — Pope Francis
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Pope Francis Money Quotation saying crass commercialism is destroying the environment and disenfranchising the poor. Pope Francis said:
Pope Francis criticizes economic and social exclusion. By economic exclusion, he means being left out of or unable to fully participate in the economic system and opportunities in a society. Social exclusion refers to being marginalized or isolated from society.
The Pope argues that excluding people from the economy and society in this way denies our shared humanity (“human fraternity”) and violates basic human rights. He also believes it harms the environment, since excluded populations often live in greater poverty which can contribute to environmental degradation.
Pope Francis advocates for more inclusive economic and social systems that provide opportunities and dignity for all people, as a matter of both ethics and protecting our natural world.
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