Pope Leo Declares ‘We’re in Big Trouble’ Over Elon Musk’s Proposed Trillion-Dollar Pay

Pope Leo, in his first comprehensive media interview since his May election, has expressed deep alarm over the widening global wealth gap, specifically highlighting the unprecedented trillion-dollar pay package proposed for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The first US pontiff declared, “we’re in big trouble,” reflecting on the stark disparity between executive compensation and working-class wages.

During his remarks, Pope Leo criticized modern corporate practices where CEOs now earn “600 times more” than average workers, a dramatic increase from 60 years ago. He referenced recent reports of Musk potentially becoming the world’s first trillionaire, questioning the societal implications if such extreme wealth accumulation becomes the sole measure of value.

Earlier this month, Tesla’s board outlined an incentive package that could see Musk receive a trillion dollars if the company’s value soars from its current $1 trillion to $8.5 trillion over the next decade. The proposal, described by the company as “unprecedented,” has ignited widespread debate and now draws sharp criticism from the leader of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, also reflected on his initial months as pontiff, acknowledging a “huge learning curve.” While sharing progressive views similar to his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo’s direct engagement with contemporary economic issues marks a significant early statement from the new Vatican leader.

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