[Esther Ruth]

... a serious commitment to a fair distribution of wealth...

I think this sort of maybe sounds like socialism...what do you think.

[Pyro7480]

Where do you see the Pope calling for a forced distribution of weath? Then it would be socialism.

As for the Church selling off its priceless artwork and such, I refer you to what Jesus said to Judas Iscariot when He was anointed with an expensive fragrance and Judas wanted the fragrance sold so the proceeds could go to the poor.