Pope stresses need for community-centered development at conference celebrating 30th anniversary of the “Foundation in Support of the Centenary Encyclical”

(Vatican News Network)The “Foundation for the Centenary Encyclical of the Pope” held an international conference in the Vatican on June 5 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Pope Francis received all the participants on the morning of the opening ceremony and thanked the members of the foundation for their work In the mission and mission, we always adhere to the spirit of people-oriented, common welfare, solidarity and care, and the principles of assistance. The theme of this international conference is “Building Memory for the Future: Thinking and Acting from a Group Perspective”.

The pope encouraged members of the foundation to continue “thinking and acting as a community,” creating space for others and working for “a future where all people can find their place in the world and have their own space.” “A group that knows how to give a voice to the voiceless is what we all need,” he said.

always act together

The Pope recalled the historical background of the establishment of the foundation: it was inspired by the “Centenary” encyclical written by Pope St. Inspired by the oracle. Pope Francis stated that the foundation’s “mission is to study and disseminate the social teaching of the church, and strive to show that the social teaching of the church is not only an ideological theory, but also a way of life with good character, so that social development conforms to human dignity.” . The Pope appreciated that the foundation has translated the spirit of the principles of humanism, common good, solidarity and subsidiarity into concrete actions over the past three decades, infecting the hearts and actions of many.

The pope then warned of the dangers of “misuse of the economy”, noting that the current economy “kills lives” and “condemns an economic model that produces waste and promotes what is called ‘globalization of indifference'”. The Pope called on those present working in the economic sphere to continue their efforts to create the conditions for a better future for all.

And so the Pope said: “You know very well how good it is for everyone to conceive a reality that puts people at the center, does not disparage labor, and strives for the well-being of all people!”

no one can be rescued alone

Afterwards, the Pope pointed out: “Everything is connected, everything is related, and environmental issues and social issues are inseparable.” The Pope reiterated what he has repeatedly emphasized, that is, caring for the environment and caring for the poor should go hand in hand. The two share success or failure. “In fact, no one can be saved alone,” he said. “The rediscovery of brotherhood and friendship is decisive in order not to sink into individualism and to lose the joy of life.” Pope Francis said on the theme of the meeting Appreciate it, saying: “Unity is a word that is not always popular, but it expresses much more than a few sporadic acts of generosity. It is thinking and acting in groups, prioritizing the lives of all, Rather than working for the benefit of the few. It is also a fight against the structural causes of poverty, inequality, lack of jobs, land and housing, denial of social and labor rights. It is a fight against the destructive effects of money empires, namely: those who alienation, painful migration, human trafficking, drugs, war, violence, etc.”

The Pope emphasized that “understanding in the deepest sense, solidarity is a way of making history” and quoted the Italian jurist Paolo Grossi as saying: “Community is always a rescue for the weak and a substitute for those who have no The voice of the voice.”

create space

Therefore, the Pope continued: “In order for the community to truly be a place where the weak and the voiceless can feel accepted and heard, everyone needs to engage in what we might call ‘creating space’.”

Finally, the Pope called for the adoption of the ethics of “free giving” rather than the rule of “exchange of benefits”. The valuable work of the “Foundation in Support of the Centenary Encyclical Encyclical” helps to promote space for others within the community, to build a future where everyone can find their place, a community that knows how to give voice to the voiceless, the Pope said . May we become “a community that can walk the path of peace together”.

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