The Global Movement The Economy of Francesco expresses gratitude for Pope Francis and a renewed commitment alongside Pope Leo XIV, in the name of peace
Source: EoF Press Office
The Economy of Francesco Foundation welcomes with joy and profound hope the election of Pope Leo XIV, a moment of grace for the Church and for all those who, in every corner of the world, seek in faith a guide capable of reading the signs of the times.
With emotion and gratitude, we pay homage to the teaching and testimony of Pope Francis who inspired the birth and growth of The Economy of Francesco, calling young economists, entrepreneurs and changemakers from all over the world to build a more just, supportive economy that is attentive to the most vulnerable. Some young people from the global EoF movement declare:
«We joyfully welcome Pope Leo XIV, a name that also reminds us of the deep friendship between Saint Francis and Brother Leo, the traveling companion who knew how to sweetly guard his words and his heart. When Francis was afflicted by doubts and fatigue, it was Leo who collected his tears and reminded him of the beauty of what they were building together».
The words of the new Pope and, in particular, the reference to Pope Leo XIII and his encyclical Rerum novarum, forcefully recall the mission that inspires our Foundation. The call to human dignity, social justice and work is for us a sign of continuity and renewed commitment. In this context, Pope Leo XIV's exhortation to peace resonates particularly strongly. The young men and women of Economy of Francesco from all over the world have always shared this commitment, working for an economy that promotes social justice and solidarity, two fundamental elements for achieving an unarmed and disarming peace.
As a Foundation, we feel fully involved in this mission. We will continue to bring economic science, spirituality and concrete action into dialogue, in the wake of Evangelii gaudium, Laudato si' and Fratelli tutti, and now also in the light of Leo XIV's vision. The young people continue:
«We too, in this new time, want to walk as friends alongside Pope Leo XIV, accepting his invitation to build bridges of peace, to walk together, without fear and with trust. This will be the meaning of our next global meeting, Restarting the Economy, in November: an opportunity to open the way to many new traveling companions».
Therefore, the journey of the Foundation continues, strong in the legacy of Francis and with an eye to the future, alongside the new Pontiff, positioning ourselves as artisans of dialogue in economic life and promoters of a culture of peace, justice and fraternity. With renewed hope, we continue our journey in the service of the common good.