We know there are many challenges and much work still to be done. The questions we face are complex, and the answers are not always clear. But we are committed to this journey—not in search of quick fixes, but in pursuit of meaningful dialogue, innovation, and real change.

Let’s slow down for a moment and reflect a bit more on this challenging pursuit of peace. But please remember that peace begins with a Smile so let’s Smile together.

Since the beginning of Pope Francis' global call to reanimate the economy, those of us who live in Latin America and the Caribbean were certain that this call was an invitation to commit ourselves to the historical transformations of our territories and to truly be protagonists of an economic change in our region.

During the last year, the Community of Economy of Francesco has been very active with the development of campaigns focused on promoting and strengthening peace. We have lived this through cooperation with different institutions and different approaches.

EoF International campaigns, Summer Schools around the world, Living EoF events, and other initiatives where EoF was present through our community members.