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Pope denounces widening rich–poor gap during Monaco visit

On a surprise first western European trip, Pope Leo XIV criticized the growing divide between the wealthy and the poor while visiting Monaco.

Published Mar 28, 2026, 6:38 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots during a visit to Monaco, a millionaires' playground. The stop was the unexpected choice for the first western European trip of his papacy.