There are also indications that the Pope may have been something of an economic activist in the past.
L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican’s newspaper, says of Pope Francis, “Although a shy character, he has become a [moral] reference point for his strong positions during the dramatic economic crisis that overwhelmed [Argentina] in 2001.” The paper added that although Cardinal Bergoglio had become popular as a result, “he never [abandoned] his sober and rigorous lifestyle”
"Popular as a result," suggests that he was probably an advocate of interventionist programs that likely hurt the people of Argentina in the long-run. Will this Pope become a global advocate for interventionist economic policies? Time will tell. It's also possible he will become a thorn in the side of global banksters. New York Magazine reports he is a critic of the International Monetary Fund, though the mag also claims the Pope blames "free-market capitalism for contributing to poverty."
Pope Francis will hold a press conference and address the world’s media on Saturday. His next public appearance will likely be Sunday.
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