Christian tradition has never upheld this right as absolute and untouchable. … The right to private property is subordinated to the right to common use, to the fact that goods are meant for everyone.

Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) Polish-born Catholic Pontiff (1978-2005) [b. Karol Józef Wojtyła]

On Human Work [Laborem Exercens] (15 Sep 1981)