Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Pope Leo
Well, the choice of a papal name is considered to be an indication of what kind of pope he will be. Leo XIII was a pope who believed in the rights of labor, and social justice. Leo XIV will not be popular amongst capitalists (read American conservatives [Republicans and other fascists]).
see encyclical "Rerum Novarum" 1891
Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor