I understand the instruction to care about the poor but one nation can't be responsible for supporting the entire world. The Pope doesn't care if the US goes bankrupt -- so truthfully, I don't worry about his opinion.
One should contribute to charity as much as possible without endangering their own security. I do not think it serves God to bankrupt yourself in an attempt to save another. God expects you to fulfill your own responsibilities. This would not be possible if you endangered yourself by overextending. The Pope is impractical.
Send them all to the Vatican city and see what he says then.
I totally agree and I'm Catholic.
I understand the instruction to care about the poor but one nation can't be responsible for supporting the entire world. The Pope doesn't care if the US goes bankrupt -- so truthfully, I don't worry about his opinion.
One should contribute to charity as much as possible without endangering their own security. I do not think it serves God to bankrupt yourself in an attempt to save another. God expects you to fulfill your own responsibilities. This would not be possible if you endangered yourself by overextending. The Pope is impractical.