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Pope Leo XVI denounces widening wealth gap during historic visit to Monaco on March 28.
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On Saturday, the newly elected Pontiff addressed economic inequality as a central theme of his inaugural address in Monte Carlo's Prince Albert II Palace and Casino Garden while welcoming guests from around the world for an international summit focused on climate change solutions that will be held next year at this location; he emphasized how these global challenges are exacerbated by deepening social divides between those with resources and those without.
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1Pope Leo XV denounces widening economic inequalities during his first speech of the visit to Monaco.
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2"Chasms between poor and rich" were highlighted as a major concern for Pope Leon XIV in France24's report on Saturday, March 30th. The Vatican has been criticized by some sources regarding its stance towards global poverty alleviation efforts.
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[Mar 15]
Pope Leo XV denounces widening economic inequalities during his first speech of the visit to Monaco, a Catholic principality best known for wealth. The Vatican has been criticized by some sources regarding its stance towards global poverty alleviation efforts.
[Mar 15]
Pope Leo XV denounces widening gap between rich and poor during visit to Monaco, a millionaires' playground that is the surprise pick for first western European trip of his papacy. Arriving by helicopter from Rome.
[Mar 15]
Pope Leo XV denounces 'chasm between poor and rich', in visit to Monaco, as he highlights inequality issues during a surprise appearance at the French Riviera's principality. The Vatican has been criticized by some sources regarding its stance towards global poverty alleviation efforts.