On Wednesday, October 7, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Vatican during his weekly catechesis to criticize societal pressures that prioritize material consumption. He specifically warned against the influence of a profit-driven mindset and the manipulation of information as primary drivers of this consumerist lifestyle.
The Pope argued that the pursuit of profit at any cost risks dehumanizing individuals by centering their existence on the acquisition of material goods. His remarks highlight a broader critique of modern economic and informational structures that he suggests undermine personal and social well-being.
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