“The worship of the golden calf of old has found a new and heartless image in the cult of money and the dictatorship of an economy which is faceless and lacking any truly human goal.”

Argentinian Catholic priest and pontiff since 2013, Pope Francis is known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, and dialogue with other faiths. His teachings often reflect a pastoral approach, blending traditional doctrine with a focus on the marginalized and ecological responsibility.