"Francis has been like an oxygen cylinder for the Church"

Javier Vitoria is a priest, writer and theologian in the Diocese of Bilbao. With a trajectory marked by his reflection on the Church and his role in today’s society, he has stood out as a key figure in teaching and theological dialogue. On Pope Francis, Vitoria values his closeness with people and his inclusive pastoral approach, a style that, according to him, is helping to bring the Church closer to the challenges of the contemporary world.