The Secretary -General of the World Federation of Luthery is reflected in the legacy of unity, its inclusion and the reconciliation of the late Father Francisco, and describes his testimony as a source of inspiration for all believers all over the world.
Linda Buroni – Vatican City
While the world regrets the death of Pope Francis, the leaders of the entire Christian spectrum remember him, not only the bishop of Rome, but as a defender who is not tired of unity, dialogue and justice.
In an interview with the Vatican News, I remembered Reverend Ann Bourguhardt, Secretary -General of the Lutheran World Foundation and the first woman to hold this position, Pope Francis in the following words, “I always found him as a person who is easy to reach, remains attentive and his mind is very open.”
He said: “His legacy will remain with many, regarding the way he enabled women and how he really included them in decision -making. It was very inspiring for many, not only for Roman Catholics, but also for many other Christians.”
In this sense, Borgardt also highlighted his commitment during the China Senodes: “It was very inspiring, to find out how the cinemis was implemented and how women were not only a voice, but also the vote.”
Walk together
Likewise, Dr. Burkhardt referred to the ecumenical projection of the deceased Pope, in particular, highlighted her focus on “walking together” as a basis for the unity of Christians, and referred to the upcoming Catholic theological discussions and said that she is “very happy that we are now able to start the sixth stage of our dialogue next year.”
He added: “I hope we can continue specifically with this” walk together “, as Pope Francis described it.
He cited the words of the Pope during the jubilee year, when the Christians reminded his common baptism and called on everyone to be “pilgrims for hope”. He said this message is still essential on the FLM mission and to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Ogburg’s recognition in 2030.
An invitation to unity
When asked about the legacy of Pope Francis in promoting unity, Burghardt was unambiguous: “Certainly, one of his strongest heritage is his call to unity, not only for Christian unity, but identifying the brother in every human being.”
“I think his willingness to unite people from different areas of life at times when polarization seems to have imposed on almost all societies a very strong legacy, and I hope we can continue walking with this spirit, at a time when polarization is imposed on almost all societies,” he said.
Pope Francis during the service of ecumenical prayer in Plaza de San Pedro, 2023. (Vatican Media)
He added that the priest highlighted the decisive importance of Mustaquniya in the increasingly broken world, “it is more important than ever,” he said, that for many, the repeated option for the late Pope to refer to himself “Bishop of Rome”, and it is easy to “join other Christians about their role.”
Likewise, the Secretary -General expressed her hope that this aspect will continue, “Pope Francis, with her inheritance to attract attention to the persecuted, towards the marginalized and the two places aside: this is the sound of the gospel that we must follow.”
Celebrate
After that, Dr. Burghardt recalled the historical visit of Pope Francis to Lundmalmö, Sweden, in 2016 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of reform, which is unprecedented elections for the Pope.
“It was a milestone,” he said. “The ability to meet and a common story novel was often had contradictory novels a strong sign of reconciliation.”
Unit as a starting point
He is looking forward to the future, expressed his hope that Catholics and the Politians will continue on their way to greater understanding and communication. “My hope is to continue to walk along the path of approaching, recognizing the Holy Spirit itself that was granted to the church, and I hope to continue to confront and discuss difficult issues if necessary, and create spaces in which different opinions can be found, and we always take unity as a starting point, and not what we divide.”
Pope Francis at Lund Cathedral.
Pope Francis: Inspiration
Finally, Reverend Burghardt offered a message of condolences: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to our Catholic brothers, all Christians and the people of faith, who found in Pope Francis a source of inspiration.”
“His legacy continues in the Catholic Church and that we are humbly walking on the ground with his spirit.”
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