“Father of Latin America”: The inheritance of Francisco, who is an unpopular in the southern cone

Sebastian Samson Ferrari – Vatican City

The departure of Pope Francis depth the Catholic Church in depth, especially in Latin America, a region that was the cradle of his pastoral heart and the source of many of his evangelical intuition. From Uruguay and Paraguay, two votes of Cardinal rises to honor those who were more than the severity: brother, shepherd and father of Latin American people.

Cardinal Daniel Storla, head of the Montevido Archbishop, with the Vatican media, shared an intimate look at the influence that Francisco left on the Ryoplatins Church. Storla says that his legacy, first and foremost, is spiritually and pastoral: a church in the Exit Hospital, a campaign of wounds from life, with a clear task to announce the Bible with joy, as it was distinguished from the first steps of Pontificate in Farah the Bible. In the words of Cardinal, Francisco “put the poor in the center” and lived to the end that the preferential love and the visit of the prisoners and marginalized even on their physical fragility.

But not only his pastoral style distinguishes the church. As well as his proximity to the southern peoples, especially with Uruguay. “It was a time to feel near the Pope,” said Storla.

Daniel Storla Cardinal was created by Pope Francis during the city hall on February 14, 2015.

From Paraguay, Cardinal Adalbero Martinez Flores – the first Cardinal in the history of the country, specifically created by Francisco – a certificate that stands out with another basic dimension of Pontificate: his choice decided by importance. He recalled the passion of the Pope’s visit in 2015 to the northern bathroom, a gesture that resonated strongly among the most modest, which reshaped his dignity to the children of God. “This puts a special choice for the parties in our hearts,” said the head of Association’s bishops.

For Martinez, the future of the Paraguayan Church must continue All brothers Y Laudato yesThe encyclopedia that combines a deep vision of the global brotherhood and the integrated environment. In them, Francisco left an urgent invitation to take care of the joint house and get to know us as brothers and guardians to each other.

Thus, from Rio de la Plata to the banks of Paraguay, Pope Francis’s testimony is still alive. In his tenderness, in his prophetic voice, in his efforts by a simple church, closely and more committed, leaving an indelible sign. His passage through the history of the church is, as Cardinal Storla said, as a confirmation of faith, with the face of the righteous shepherd who walks with his people and directs him with love.

Adalberto Martínez Flores was created by Pope Francis during the consistency of August 27, 2022 (Vatican Media)