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At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV urges society to 'eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice'
EWTN News • • world
Key Points:
- On July 11, Pope Leo XIV expressed a deep desire for justice and authentic charity during a lunch with about 200 poor people at Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing a Church that welcomes everyone with love and forgiveness.
- The pope highlighted the meaning of the papal title "pontiff" as a "builder of bridges" and called for eliminating poverty and injustice to create a just society.
- This event marked the second lunch hosted by Pope Leo XIV with people facing poverty since the start of his pontificate, aiming to foster a spirit of encounter and hope around the table where Jesus is present.
- Cardinal Fabio Baggio, speaking before the pope, stressed the importance of countering the "throwaway culture" by affirming that no person is superfluous and everyone is a gift to the community.
- Similar lunches were held by the pope on August 17 and November 16, 2025, with people living in poverty from the Diocese of Albano, reinforcing the ongoing commitment to social inclusion.
