And whose religious philosophy is the Central American governments founded on?
Pondering your question, I can think of many destitute countries in the Western Hemisphere that are predominantly Roman Catholic.
Haiti heads the list.
Upon further consideration, even Santeria has RC roots. Hmmm.
Although I'm not Catholic, many in my paternal family are/were, as well as my ex-husband's family.
I don't agree with their dogma, but I did respect the religion in general, and that's fading fast.
Maybe the pontiff is just getting the faithful up to (socialist/liberal) speed.