Pope Francis--A Communist?

I recently read that some newspapers and other groups are labeling Pope Francis a communist because of his condemnation of capitalist economies. They do not seem to understand that when one percent of the population holds 99 percent of the world's wealth, there is something wrong. Do we really want to live in a world with such inequality? Is it really fair for big corporations to get tax breaks while the working class see their taxes increase? As the middle class evaporates, many countries are turning into places of haves and have nots. When big business controls elections with their large contributions, there is little chance for qualified candidates with little financial backing to be successful. There has to be a better way to run a country than to have the richest party win. I believe the pope is on the right track by upholding Catholic social teaching and the "preferential option for the poor" adopted by the bishops at Medellin, Colombia, in 1968. To be concerned for people who have little or no access to decent housing, living wages, and adequate food is a Christian attitude, not communist. Jesus was unequivocal in his command to care for the most vulnerable in our society.

"These days there is a lot of poverty in the world, and that's a scandal when we have so many riches and resources to give to everyone. We all have to think about how we can become a little poorer."

Pope Francis