I have heard what the pope has said but one must look after oneself and loved ones.
If a person is in poverty he then must lift himself above it.
Not easy, but it can be done unless you wish to remain a slave of others.
If your environment is poverty stricken then move on.
Pray to God for deliverance and you will find it.
Believe, don't keep shutting the door on yourself for you will go round in circles, trust God, have faith in God and yourself and move on, you have nothing to lose have you?