Remembering the 杏MAP导航’s call for an 'economy of tomorrow'
By Joseph Tulloch
In 2019, 杏MAP导航 Francis sent a to young economists and entrepreneurs worldwide, inviting them to build “a different kind of economy: one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not despoil it.”
This letter led to the creation of , a community of young professionals from over 100 countries aiming to “give a soul to the economy of tomorrow”.
Among them is Marcia King, a sustainability professional from Peru and an assembly member of the organisation. Speaking to Vatican News, King said that the 杏MAP导航’s death had left her with both “intense sadness” and a “deep gratitude” for his ministry, in particular his call to “care for the neediest and to take care of our common home”.
King said she had met with the 杏MAP导航 in September 2024, at an Economy of Francesco event, and had been struck by the three reminders he gave to participants: “’be witnesses’, ‘do not be afraid’, and ‘hope without tiring’.”
At EoF, King said, the 杏MAP导航 would be “deeply missed”, but “his legacy remains in our hearts”. “I will always remember", she said, "his invitation to dream big, and let ourselves be surprised by God”.
Visit to Peru
Francis was the first Latin American 杏MAP导航, and King said that, as soon as he was elected, despite the distance between Rome and Lima, he felt “close” to her.
She also recalled his 2018 visit to Peru, which she described as “a great gift”.
杏MAP导航 Francis visited the country in January of that year, visiting three major cities and stressing the importance of respect for indigenous peoples, environmental protection, and combatting corruption.
King recalled especially his description of Peru as ensantada (‘full of saints’), and the message of hope which, she said, he transmitted to believers and non-believers alike.
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