People, not money, central to economic development, says Pope

November 21, 2014

In a video message to a festival devoted to Catholic social teaching, Pope Francis said that people, and not money, are central to economic development.

“Money alone does not create development,” he said. “To create development we need people who have the courage to take the initiative.”

Calling for a “rethinking our economic model and the world of work,” the Pope decried indifference to the poor and unemployed.

 

---

For all current news, visit our News home page.

---

 
Further information:

• Videomessaggio del Santo Padre per la IV edizione del Festival della Dottrina Sociale della Chiesa (Holy See Press Office)
• Pope Francis: People and not money create development (Vatican Radio)