Pope Leo XIV's first teaching, "Dilexi te" or "I have loved you," emphasizes the need for Catholics to address poverty and economic inequality.
The pope's teaching calls into question some basic tenets of mainstream economics.
Anna Rowlands, Professor of Catholic social thought and practice at Durham University, discussed the pope's teaching with David Brancaccio, host of "Marketplace Morning Report".
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV addresses economic inequality in his first teaching.