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What did Pius XI prominently critique in'Quadragesimo anno'?

  • International Finance Greed

  • Church Hierarchy

  • Military Spending

  • Imperialism

Answer

International finance greed, according to Pope Pius XI in "Quadragesimo anno," refers to the excessive pursuit of wealth and profit in the financial sector, often at the expense of social justice and the common good. The Pope criticized the concentration of economic power in the hands of a few individuals and corporations, leading to financial instability and exploitation of workers.
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