Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Pope Rips Rich and Poor Inequality at Jan. 1 Mass; Blasts Self-Worship Due to Unregulated Capitalism

Pope Benedict XVI prayed for world peace, condemning the inequality between rich and poor and "unregulated financial capitalism" at a New Year's mass in St. Peter's Basilica today (January 1, 2013), according to the Raw Story website.

The pope spoke of "hotbeds of tension and confrontation caused by the growing inequality between rich and poor and the prevalence of a selfish and individualistic mentality also expressed by unregulated financial capitalism."

He added that humanity had "an innate vocation for peace" and prayed for "the gift of peace" this year, quoting a Biblical passage saying: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."

The Roman Catholic Church celebrates New Year's Day as World Peace Day.

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