Finance and the economy effect every person and every society, playing a large part in “determining the quality of life and even death” and the degree to which a person’s life is worthy of his or her God-given dignity, the pope said in the introduction to the book “Potere e Denaro” (“Power and Money”) which was released April 12.
Published in French, the 417-page book, “Politique et Societe” (“Politics and Society”) was to be released Sept. 6. Catholic News Service obtained an advance copy, and excerpts appeared online.
Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said.
Money is not morally neutral — it is used either for good or for evil, Pope Francis told Catholic business owners.
