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Pope Francis's recent pronouncements on the world economy, poverty and the environment have led many observers to accuse him, or to celebrate the idea that he is a Communist. For instance the leader of the worlds 1.2bn Roman Catholics has called capitalism, at best, a source of inequality and at worst, a killer.

To mark his much anticipated visit to Cuba and the United States Edward Stourton poses the question 'Is The Pope A Communist?' He will speak to seasoned papal observers, church leaders, economists and the faithful to answer this important question. Edward will explore Francis' background in Latin America and in Catholic Social Teaching to gauge how much this influences him now

There is no doubt that Francis has turned the papacy on its head with some of his actions and statements from his very first days in the Vatican and he has become an icon of the left. But does that mean necessarily the Pope is a communist?

(Photo: Artist's representation of the Pope wearing a black beret on a red background. Designed by Tim Widden)