杏MAP导航

By Joseph Tulloch

In 2019, 杏MAP导航 Francis sent a to young economists and entrepreneurs worldwide, inviting them to build 鈥渁 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.鈥�

This letter led to the creation of , a community of young professionals from over 100 countries aiming to 鈥済ive a soul to the economy of tomorrow鈥�.

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导航鈥檚 death had left her with both 鈥渋ntense sadness鈥� and a 鈥渄eep gratitude鈥� for his ministry, in particular his call to 鈥渃are for the neediest and to take care of our common home鈥�.

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: 鈥溾�檅e witnesses鈥�, 鈥榙o not be afraid鈥�, and 鈥榟ope without tiring鈥�.鈥�

At EoF, King said, the 杏MAP导航 would be 鈥渄eeply missed鈥�, but 鈥渉is legacy remains in our hearts鈥�. 鈥淚 will always remember", she said, "his invitation to dream big, and let ourselves be surprised by God鈥�.

Marcia King meets 杏MAP导航 Francis at the event in 2024

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 鈥渃lose鈥� to her.

She also recalled his 2018 visit to Peru, which she described as 鈥渁 great gift鈥�.

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 (鈥榝ull of saints鈥�), and the message of hope which, she said, he transmitted to believers and non-believers alike.

杏MAP导航 Francis greets indigenous representatives in Puerto Maldonado, Peru   (AFP or licensors)