Pope Francis gave the U.N. 7 priorities for ending global poverty. Now, Fordham students are evaluating the world's progress.

Increased rates of malnourishment, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of material and spiritual poverty worldwide.

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