It is slanderous to say Benedict was not a friend of the poor. He loved and defended them and condemned the more cutthroat version of unbridled capitalism. It is possible to defend the poor and remain doctrinally orthodox. Jesus fed, healed, and loved the poor but would not deny an iota of truth.
robowombat, I’m not accusing you of anything, I’m just responding to the main thrust of the article, and choose to reply to your excellent post. Please don’t misunderstand me.