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In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war

Exclude from home pageCurated Content  |  September 16, 2025

Read the full story: Religion News Service

The Catholic news website Crux published excerpts of Pope Leo XIV’s first extended interview with any media outlet, giving the first look at his perspective on the papacy and the challenges facing the church and society. Leo talked about his concerns about income inequality, polarization and the need for peace.

Tags:polarizationpeaceCatholicsCruxinequalityPope Leo XIVClaire Giangravé
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