Farewell dear friend, Pope Francis
On the 26th of April of 2024 the Community of Economy of Francesco came together to pray, discern and share, with the intention to give a “see you soon” to Pope Francis.
On the 26th of April of 2024 the Community of Economy of Francesco came together to pray, discern and share, with the intention to give a “see you soon” to Pope Francis.
E’ proprio così che i santi entrano nella nostra vita, trasformandola nella quotidianità, nelle abitudini e, nel mio caso, nella vocazione professionale.
There are scholars and activists all over the world concerned about the state of “work” today, and others concerned about the crisis of care. But there are few who focus on the ways they are inevitably interconnected.
It is a great honor to announce that Jennifer Nedelsky, Professor Emerita of Law and Political Science at the University of Toronto, will join us in person at the Polo Lionello Bonfanti to deliver a keynote lecture in collaboration with the Economy of Francesco.
"I remember sitting in the back seat of a car in a traffic jam outside Kolkata, India when I read the letter on my phone and knew with a fast-beating heart that I would do all that I could to take part in this initiative"
"I realised that I wished to fully dedicate myself to tackling inequalities and violences. I assume that we are doing very wrong because we didn't learn to think, act, and do differently."
Changing the economy is, then, a matter of love. We often think that we need to know something or someone to love it. However, the opposite is also true: it is because I love that I truly know, as I renounce prejudices and open myself to listening; and only because of this love do I feel called to act and to create change.
“To promote and organize initiatives and activities in the cultural and spiritual sphere, scientific research, interdisciplinary training, enterprise and innovation; to foster awareness and responsibility for an economic and entrepreneurial life under the aspect of integral human development; to encourage cultural, academic, publishing and entrepreneurial experiences and paths.”
A project that combined writing activities, nature walks, meditation, and community life to inspire reflections and create individual and collective actions in response to the complex economic challenges today.
«Each walk is a spark which we hope will continue to activate other thousands of young people around the world for Peace. Peace cannot be built without the willingness on the part of each person to leave his or her original position, without setting out on a journey.»