In History - Feb 13

The Catholic pope meets with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in the predominately Roman Catholic country of Mexico 2016

 During his 2016 visit to Mexico , the Catholic pope addressed church leadership at Mexico City’s cathedral, stating - 

" ... We don’t need princes but rather a community of the Lord’s witnesses." 

 ... adding that they should not engage in back-room deals with “today’s Pharaohs" (Los Angeles Times, Feb 13, 2016). 

Reference 

In visit to Mexico, Pope Francis urges end to corruption, violence. (Feb 13, 2016). https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/in-visit-to-mexico-pope-francis-urges-end-to-corruption

Wilkinson, T., McDonnell P. J. (February 13, 2016). Pope warns Mexican church against dealing with ‘today’s Pharoahs’ at the expense of the poor. https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-pope-mexico-20160213-story.html