[firebrand]

He seems to have no problem proposing that others' property be taken from them to fund this project.

Did he say this? Can't find it above . . .

[ScottFromSpokane]

Pope John Paul II denounced the "imbalance" between the world's rich and poor Sunday and applauded efforts to eliminate hunger, like the recent U.N. initiative to increase funds for development....

The United States didn't join in the pledge to fight hunger and poverty. The Bush administration objected to proposals for international taxes as undemocratic and impossible to implement.

In any case, how could it possibly be funded without taking people's property? Governments have no money of their own.