Society splits if wealth not shared-pope

(ANSA) - Rome, January 18 - Society splits if wealth is not shared, Pope Francis said Friday.
    "When society no longer has as its fundament the principle of solidarity and the common good, we witness the scandal of people living in extreme poverty alongside skyscrapers, imposing hotels and luxurious shopping malls, symbols of stunning wealth," he said.
    "If wealth is not shared, society splits," he said.
    "Following the example of Christ, we must in fact try to help those who are weak. Solidarity and common responsibility must be the laws that hold up the Christian family".