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Pope denounces usury
July 01, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI referred to usury as a "social blight" and a "humiliating form of slavery" during a July 1 audience with members of the Italian National Anti-Usury Council. The Holy Father said that government should provide support and assitance for families "who find the courage to denounce" loan sharks.
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