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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

‘We’re in big trouble’: pope concerned at Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar proposed pay

Pope in the popemobile, moving through a crowd with his arms spread wide.
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 on Sunday. Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP

Pope Leo said “we’re in big trouble” when it comes to the ever-widening pay gap between the rich and poor, citing Elon Musk, who may be on course to become the world’s first trillionaire.

Leo made the remarks while criticising executive pay packages during his first interview with the media.

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