HIGHLIGHTS | Pope Francis traveled to Assisi for The Economy of Francesco, a Sept. 22-24 conference for young economists, entrepreneurs, and researchers from around the world.
The initiative followed a call from Pope Francis to young people to build “a different kind of economy” based on greater care for the poor and the environment.
Before addressing attendees, the pope watched a skit based on Isaiah 21:1-12, followed by a meditation on the meaning of the scripture passage.
There was also a musical performance, presentations, a video of the first two days of the conference, and participant testimonies from economists, and activists for the environment, women’s rights, and social issues from Italy, Benin, Argentina, Thailand, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Poland.
At the end of the encounter, Pope Francis joined participants in signing a pact promoting “an economy of the Gospel.”
