Pope Francis met with members of Italy’s largest credit union, Banca di Credito Cooperativo (BCC) of Rome, at the Vatican. The Pope encouraged them to promote an economy that is rooted in honesty, and to promote a “globalization of solidarity.”
“Concern yourself with the relationship between economy and social justice, keeping the dignity and value of the person at the center,” the pontiff told them.
“Increase the economy of honesty. You are asked not only to be honest – this is normal – but to diffuse honesty,” and help it take root in all areas.
He also urged bank managers “seek to humanize the economy, (and) unite efficiency with solidarity.” And when confronting a crisis, they should rely on their “own resources instead of social institutions.”
“This is subsidiarity: to not put weight on institutions, and therefore on the country, when one can confront problems with one’s own strength, with responsibility,” the pope said. “This is not only because, as one says, union makes strength, but because there is the need to think bigger, to broaden the horizons.”
The pope concluded his address by encouraging those present to continue with “coherence and joy” as they work toward the common good.
“All the world wondered…” Revelation 13:3
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