“He is convinced that ... in a crisis, and a major crisis like a war or a pandemic, you either come out better or you come out worse." “The pope isn’t just looking at the emergency,” said Sister Alessandra Smerilli, an economist who is a key member of the commission. “Some people can work from home, while this is impossible for many others,” Francis pointed out last week. “Certain children ... can continue to receive an academic education, while this has been abruptly interrupted for many, many others. Some powerful nations can issue money to deal with the crisis, while this would mean mortgaging the future for others.

Source: International New York Times August 30, 2020 06:45 UTC