[Pyro7480]

That’s because too many treat the free-market as if it were dogma. It’s a human institution, and subject to imperfections.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“That’s because too many treat the free-market as if it were dogma. It’s a human institution, and subject to imperfections.

Hey, if reuters got it wrong, then he gets a pass. If he really said this stuff, he got it wrong and deserves any
criticism that comes his way. Plus, if he really believes
what he said, he deserves to be referred to as a socialist
pope. No more, no less. I’m willing to wait.

[steve-b]

That's because too many treat the free-market as if it were dogma.

It is not a "dogma" -- it is simply a description of the result when the commandment "Thou shalt not steal" is rigidly observed (understood to encompass a prohibition against seizing control of thy neighbor's property while leaving nominal ownership in his hands).