In his first interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV took aim at extreme wealth inequality, singling out Elon Musk's projected status as the world's first trillionaire. The pope condemned the growing gap between CEOs and workers, saying it reflects a troubling loss of societal values. He also questioned the effectiveness of global institutions like the United Nations and reflected on his transition into a role of global spiritual and diplomatic leadership.

Pope Leo, born in Chicago and shaped by years in Peru, follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis in denouncing the "idolatry of money" and calling for a more just economic system. His remarks come amid growing political polarization and public scrutiny of billionaire influence on global affairs.

Pope Leo criticizes Elon Musk’s trillionaire status in first interview 

Thousands of Indonesian workers flooded the streets of Jakarta, protesting wage inequality and demanding fairer pay compared to politicians, sparking widespread demonstrations in the capital.


Indonesia: Thousands of workers protest in Jakarta on wage gap between politicians and workers

In other global news, food inflation in Canada is outpacing wage growth and workers are feeling the strain. From grocery bills to housing costs, many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet, fueling a wave of labour unrest across key industries.

Food Inflation & Wage Gap Spark Strikes In Canada

The coronavirus pandemic has badly affected people all over the world and has led to the fall of economies in various countries. However, women, as per data, have suffered major financial loss in the pandemic.

Women lost nearly $800 billion in income due to coronavirus pandemic

Unpaid work done by women across the globe amounts to a staggering $10 trillion a year, which is 43 times the annual turnover of the world's biggest company Apple, an Oxfam study said Monday.

Unpaid work done by women globally worth 43-times Apple's annual turnover: Oxfam

Panelists at the Women Writers' Festival were divided on the issue

Is India ready for gender parity in the workplace?

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