Will harsh words convince corrupt politicians to change? We highly doubt it.
“Speaking at the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle criticized corrupt politicians and said they were part of the ‘throwaway culture’ condemned by Pope Francis,” reports Lito B. Zulueta in Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Tagle pointed out that “materialism and individualism had skewed moral and social values and there was a need to foster the culture of giving and sharing.”
Tagle then addressed politicians with these words: “Will you throw away people’s taxes for your parties and shopping or guard them as gifts for social services?”
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