9/ What are your thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and the path ahead for the Church? Will he embrace Francis’ take on #UBI? Drop your comments below.

8/ We’ll have to watch closely for his first encyclicals and statements. But early signs point to a pope ready to push forward the Church’s mission for economic and social equity.

7/ The symbolism is clear: expect a papacy focused on social justice, solidarity, and a critical eye toward economic systems that perpetuate inequality.

6/ By choosing the name Leo, he’s evoking Leo XIII, the pope behind Rerum Novarum—the foundational Catholic document defending workers’ rights and critiquing the excesses of capitalism.

5/ His last post on X (formerly Twitter) before becoming pope? A repost of an op-ed slamming aggressive immigration policies. A clear sign of his concern for vulnerable groups.

4/ While we don’t yet have direct quotes from Leo XIV on capitalism, his record suggests caution toward unregulated markets and a strong advocacy for workers’ rights and dignity.

3/ His deep ties to Latin America (years of missionary work & leadership in Peru) have shaped his commitment to social justice. He’s lived and worked alongside some of the world’s poorest communities.

2/ Leo XIV is seen as a close ally of Pope Francis, sharing many of his progressive priorities—especially around poverty, inequality, and care for the marginalized.

The discussion we had 5 years ago on how UBI could have influenced the emergence of authoritarian regimes in Hungary and Poland is probably a good starting point: youtu.be/CRKalab0b2U?...

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