In an interview published on his birthday, Pope Leo XIV criticized the excessive executive compensation epitomized by Elon Musk’s proposed pay deal with Tesla.
The pope contrasted current CEO-to-worker pay ratios with those of 60 years ago, emphasizing a dramatic increase in inequality.
He questioned the ethical implications of society prioritizing wealth accumulation above all else.
Elon Musk’s planned growth requirements to unlock the pay package are ambitious, and the pope’s words call for reflection on the social consequences of such wealth disparities.
