Christians Must Share Their Wealth With Others– Pope

Being rich is not a sin, but Christians must share their wealth with others, Pope Francis, said on Wednesday, renewing the Catholic Church’s criticism of greed.

“Money is by itself a good instrument, like almost all things at human disposal: it is a tool that broadens our capacities,’’ the pontiff wrote in a short essay published by Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper.

However, “when economic power is a tool that produces fortunes that people keep to themselves, hiding them from others, it leads to injustice, it loses its original positive value,’’ Francis wrote.

His remarks were written as an introduction to “Poor for the Poor. The Mission of the Church,’’ a new book by German Archbishop Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, who heads the Congregation for the Doctrine of the

Faith, the Vatican office which enforces Catholic teachings.

Mueller is one of 19 cardinal-elects that the pope is due to elevate on Saturday.

The title of his book echoes Francis’ famous words days after his election in March.

He said he wanted “a poor Church, for the poor.’’

The Argentine-born pontiff has strong views on social justice, which have riled some ultra-conservatives.

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Sack Me If You Can-Tukur

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to remove him

from office if he can.

Tukur's outburst followed the refusal of members of the party's National Working Committee to attend a meeting he called at the party's secretariat in Abuja last Wednesday.

The Adamawa State born politician, who is growing isolated at the top levels of the party where he is being held responsible for its dwindling influence and the defection of members, was infuriated by the attitude of his fellow national officers.  He told reporters that he can only be removed from office through a properly conducted National Convention and that unless and until that takes place, nobody, including President Jonathan can remove him.

The National Chairman also dismissed the allegation that he has been asked to resign by the President , and accused the opposition of planting the story to create disharmony in the party.

"I am an elected National Chairman, I have my certificate of return, I cannot resign,” he bragged.  “The convention brought me, so it has to take the convention that brought me for me to resign. So, not even the President can ask me to resign. Remember, some members of the NWC were asked to go recently because the election that brought them was flawed, so Mr. President cannot tread that route again.

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