The Legacy of Pope Francis in an Unjust World – Part 1

The legacy of Pope Francis in an unjust world – Part 1

Pope Francis endeavoured not just to evaluate the burning global issues; he strove to mobilise decisive action to transform our world to improve living standards and well-being for everyone. He spoke as a voice from the Third World, challenging the conscience of the richer countries.

Pope Francis brought a fierce urgency to economic justice

When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, I was working as an economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). I watched the screen as a cardinal came onto the balcony to announce that Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit, had been elected pope and had taken the name Francis. A tingle went down my spine. I […] The post Pope Francis brought a fierce urgency to economic justice appeared first on U.S. Catholic.