When Pope Francis wrote in his apostolic letter The Joy of the Gospel that theeconomy of the West is one that "kills," he was immediately labeled by someas a Marxist. Criticisms came fast and furious, not only from financial columnistsand conservative cable personalities, but also from some Catholic commentators,especially in the United States.In This Economy Kills, two of the most respected journalists covering the Vaticantoday explore the pope's teaching and witness on the topic: the ways it relatesto other topics like war, the environment, and family life; its connections to theteaching of his predecessors; and the criticism it has generated, especially fromthe direction of the United States. This fascinating book includes the full text of anextended interview the authors conducted with Francis on the topic of capitalismand social justice, appearing here in English for the first time.This Economy Kills is essential reading for anyone who wants to understandPope Francis's convictions about the world we live in and the way he believesChristians are called to shape it.