Leon XVI faces challenges such as expanding the Church, cleaning the Vatican economy and sync of Francisco’s social reforms

When San reached the Cotton Chair, Pope Francis carried out a crucifixion Reach the more open church and restore its image after cases Abuse and corruption. However, there is still a long way to go and Leo XIV –It was elected as the new church president this Thursday– You must face dozens of challenges inside and outside the walls of the holy view. “The new Pope will face the challenge Expand the churchEspecially in Asia; Synonym Francisco’s reforms and pursue a profile like him, ”he says 20 Minutos Vatican’s Sergio Rodricks Lopez-Rose. They have been added to hygiene Vatican economy The responsibility of the victims of the abuse, the work already initiated by Francisco, believes in the University of Bondifiel University, Professor Nuri Martinez-Kyol.

“The situation of Christianity in Europe is that it is coordinated in Africa. It is very acceptable and good in the United States. What we have to do is, 60% of the world’s population and that is in Asia. Only 10% of Catholics“, Professor of Abbott Olifa CEU University of Rodrigue Lopez-Rose explains, and says that Leo XIV should know a great challenge Secretory church China It is “very well positioned” and the Vatican will try to approach her.

According to Rodrigas Lopez-Rose, the second of the biggest challenges faced by Francisco’s successor, “cooperating with the rest of the world” Pacific, Including and HumanThe Argentina pope has already advanced. The European Union Episcopal Conference Council also shows that “there is no circumference of people who have nothing to do with Francisco.” In addition, the challenge of artificial intelligence stands out. “Francisco presented 19 documents to confirm that AI can fill in manBut don’t change it, “he says.

The inner, the first Jesut Pope opened the doors of his successor. Among them, Vaticanist illustrates a great The presence of women in the church And the reform of Curia, a company should not be imposed, but to help. “Corria must support what the local churches do, But it doesn’t have to be a difficult step“Rodricks Lopez-Ross argues. In addition, Francisco Sinodi coordinated-as soon as the Bishops of the world, as another company of Vaikkan, can report the situation of their countries.

“The church is the closest thing to an Atlantic: If a rush is taken, the ship may leave”

However, the Professor of Abbott Oliba CU recalled that the other countries of the world did not work like the other countries of the world, so changes They do not immediately reflect. “The church is the closest thing to an Atlantic: if the rookie is taken, the boat can be separated,” says Vatican. Therefore, the reforms of the Rodricks Lopez-Rose Argentina should be sync, to avoid running the risk of people on the path that does not understand. And the sentence: “Pope has not retreated to the reforms of Francis”.

As for the Vaticanist, Robert Francis prevost chose the name of Leo XIV for two reasons: “Because You will not be afraid to face the challenges In honor of Pope Leo XIII, who first worried about social issues. “In addition, he notes that by making this decision, he wants to make it clear that he will continue with the tradition of Francisco and that he will worry more about these issues.” His phonfigade would be long, social and without fear of facing anyone. If Trump has to say things, he will tell them He will do the same in China, ”says the expert, but it is obvious that it will seek peace and concard.

Professor Naria Martinez-Goyol, Professor of Bonifical University Camila, believes that Francisco’s successor will continue the road already drawn. “There are processes that need to be done regularly The health of the Vatican economy With a very difficult lifestyle, attempt of transparency and The responsibility of the abused; Attitude and priority concern are the most vulnerable in our world, ”he says in a telephone conversation with this media.

Inner position, San Cotton Succession “Faces the challenge”Embrace the alternative process He leads us to the center of Christ and his work, to find the unity, and that it is not so much in filing the differences, and, in the end, the atmosphere can be engaged, the “doctor considers the theology”. Hearing energy and repair conversation Launched by Francisco, from there, be a prophecy in favor of peace, ”says Martinez-Qol.

Secularism in the west

These challenges are included in the west of growing secularism. “We have introduced ourselves in the production of consumer and new needs. It adds us to the hunter and inspires us to have long -term desires,” the theologian says. “We have everything but we have lost hopeIt has made us unlawful and worried from others, ”says the expert.

According to world Christian database, African and Asian continents are the only parts of the world where the number of Catholics Has exceeded population growth In the last 50 years. The number in Europe has declined: the rate of Catholics on the old continent It has been reduced from 37% in 1975 to 32% in 2025According to the newspaper Economist.

Catholicism has lost its faith in Latin America, where there is evangelical Protestantism. In fact, in countries like Brazil, the longest considered the world’s most Catholic nation, the ratio of believers Decreased from 65% to 50% In the last decade, according to the data of Brazilian geographical and statistics Washington Post. To the researchers quoted by the US newspaper, The Gospels will win Catholics In this region in the next ten years.

The challenge is also Bring faith close to the younger generationWorld youth days contributed to this. “Many young people have been a starting point for their faith’s attitude. (Pope) I think I should not lose that opportunity Meeting and intimacy with young people. Listen to them and talk to them, give them a word and let them do them … Even if they are wrong, “the theist says:” We are very afraid to make wrong. It is not for Francisco I think that his deep experience of the mercy of God is attributed. “

As for the cases of abuse within the church, the expert points out – this is one of the tasks facing – and started by Francisco – his successor must continue. “Abuse corruption Recognized and confrontedAnd Motu Proprio You are the light of the world This is undoubtedly a turning point, ”says the expert. In this direction I think you should continue to take action, recognizing the damage done Awareness That we are all responsible It is also marked by the maintenance of the other person to create a system of a relationship inside and outside the church, and the recognition of its ITY Ravam, ”he concludes.