Pope Francis condemns donors of 'dirty money' to Catholic Church

Pope Francis has condemned the corrupt people who donate "dirty money" to the Catholic Church, saying their tainted donations are not wanted.

On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed the crowd at St. Peter's Square and referenced the Bible book of Isaiah. The pontiff said God does not want offerings given by hands tainted by blood, according to the Catholic News Agency.

"Bring no more vain offerings; incense is an abomination to me...when you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you," Pope Francis quoted from the Bible. "Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood."

The leader of the Catholic Church warned benefactors who donate money that came from the labor of the exploited and mistreated people.

"I say to these people: please, take back your check, burn it," Pope Francis added.

The pontiff said the Church does not need their "dirty money," but hearts that are willing to accept God's mercy, RT reports.

He encouraged people to do good by saying God will welcome them back once they repent from their sins, just as a father disciplines His child to correct his mistakes. Along this line, Pope Francis said it is the parents' responsibility to teach their children to perform good acts.

Pope Francis is known to have a big heart for the poor and those being exploited by capitalists. Last year, his speech in Chile centered on creating a socioeconomic system that would serve the people rather than money. Focusing on profits would turn money into an "idol" and cultivate greed in people, he explained.

While his comments against new imperialism and capitalism have led some to label Pope Francis as a leftist, the pontiff says he is only preaching the Catholic Church's social doctrine.