Skip to Main Content

Why Pope Francis wants us to stop worshipping capitalism

Clip: 9/17/2015 | 8m 22s

Why Pope Francis wants us to stop worshipping capitalism

Pope Francis has bluntly criticized global capitalism for causing environmental destruction and tragic consequences for world's poorest. Ahead of the pontiff's first visit to the United States, economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a closer look at his economic beliefs.

09/17/2015 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

At GOP debate, targeting Trump and trying to break through

At second GOP debate, targeting Trump and trying to break through (4m)

Federal Reserve calls timeout on raising interest rates

Federal Reserve calls timeout on raising interest rates (4m 35s)

How can we narrow divisions between police and community?

How can America narrow divisions between police and community? (8m 33s)

In Syria, Russia may fight a commander it's battled before

In Syria, Russia may fight an Islamic State commander it's battled before (4m 59s)

Why the law doesn't actually cover GM's deadly defects

Why the law doesn't actually cover GM's deadly defects (6m 5s)

Young Muslim inventor's arrest catches fire online

Muslim teen builds a clock, gets arrested, receives invitation to the White House (5m 30s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?