Pope Leo: If You Want To Be Wealthy, Be Merciful To Those In Need
In bold contrast to Trump-era televangelists, Pope Leo — who took a vow of poverty — says the richest people are those who serve the suffering.
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At the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo delivered a clear lesson on true wealth: if you want to be truly wealthy, show mercy to those who suffer.
He cited Jesus’s command to “sell what you own and give alms,” urging people not to hoard God’s gifts but to use them generously for others. It’s not just about money, he added, but about investing time and compassion in those most in need.
That challenge carries weight from a pope who renounced personal wealth.
Like Pope Francis, Leo is a religious order priest who took vows of poverty, and stressed that works of mercy are the “safest and most fruitful bank” for one’s life — where even a poor widow’s two coins can make her the richest person in the world
His words stand in stark contrast to the prosperity gospel plaguing MAGA-style Christianity. Prosperity preachers claim faith promises riches — Leo says the opposite: give away wealth to gain what truly matters.
Consider Paula White — a Trump spiritual adviser who urged followers to buy “resurrection seeds” for $1,144 with promises of divine return on investment. Or Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell, who turned a prayer at Trump’s inauguration into a cryptocurrency scheme
Pope Leo’s teaching is a rebuke to such religious grift.
Instead of blessing greed, Pope Leo reminds us that true Christian wealth is measured in mercy.
In an era of flashy televangelists and religious grifters, Pope Leo’s voice cuts through with moral clarity. He reminds the Church — and the world — that greatness is measured by generosity, not bank balances.
True wealth is found in mercy.
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Yes. Our good deeds create wealth beyond what we can imagine.
There is no such thing as a small good.
I know this to be true.
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