[E. Pluribus Unum]

The "structural" cause of poverty is a shortage of capitalism.

Capitalism produces the things that redistributionists wish to redistribute.

Without capitalism, there is nothing for redistributionists to redistribute.

[married21]

Yes, and ending extensive corruption in certain countries would help. Also, strengthening the Rule of Law, with secure property rights, etc., would help.

And if they really want to change, they will democratize, with fair elections and freedom of speech. That is the biggest way to uphold the individual’s dignity, regardless of social status.

Yet, somehow, I doubt that this is what the Pope meant.

[DanielRedfoot]

“..Without capitalism, there is nothing for redistributionists to redistribute…”

Yet these “Activests” hate capitalism and worship stupidity.

And they hate God for that matter, so why appeal to the Pope?

[PGR88]

The "structural" cause of poverty is a shortage of capitalism.

and a shortage of respect for the person, his property, and an over-abundance of corrupt progressive governments.