🌿 Reborn in Hope: The Living Legacy of Pope Francis

This recent Easter was marked by a loss that profoundly shook the Church and the world: the passing of Pope Francis. Amidst the pain, his final message resonates as a shining guide in times of crisis:

“Let us renew our hope and trust in others, even those who are different from us or come from distant lands, bringing unfamiliar customs, ways of life, and ideas, because we are all children of God.”

Sumo Pontífice desde el 2013 al 2025

These words not only summarize the heart of his pontificate, but also open a horizon for the Church of today and tomorrow. Until his last breath, Francis was a witness to the faith lived with consistency, tenderness, and courage.

A papacy at the service of the last

Pope Francis not only preached mercy: he embodied it. His closeness to the excluded, his commitment to migrants, his defense of the environment, and his constant denunciation of social injustice marked a profoundly pastoral and transformative era.

With simple gestures and powerful messages, he taught us that faith cannot be reduced to empty rituals, but rather is at play in everyday life, in caring for others, especially the most vulnerable.

The Church in Chile: following its example

In our country, the Catholic Church has sought to live up to that calling. With more than 2,000 educational institutions and a prominent presence in higher education, it has actively contributed to promoting Christian values and building a more just and inclusive society.

Our own community, the Servants of St. Joseph (SSJ) , has put this spirit into practice through projects that seek to reduce social gaps and strengthen the role of women, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Training spaces, support networks, and job opportunities have allowed many women to grow, connect with each other, and contribute to the social fabric from their own perspectives.

Women, protagonists of renewal

Today, more than ever, we recognize that women are fundamental to the future of the Church . Not as silent collaborators, but as leaders, thinkers, animators, and nurturers of community life.

Pope Francis took firm steps toward greater female participation in ecclesial life, opening spaces and publicly acknowledging that the Church needs a "more incisive female presence." This is a legacy we must safeguard, deepen, and continue to expand.

A faith that is not afraid of change

The Church is called to embrace the synodal process that has already begun: to journey together, to truly listen, to discern communally. Interreligious dialogue, social justice, and inclusion are not external challenges, but part of the Gospel mission.

As religious and lay Servants of St. Joseph, we feel strongly called to be bearers of hope . In every gesture of accompaniment, in every community project, in every space of prayer and commitment, we seek to reflect the concrete love that Jesus taught us.

A legacy that drives us

The death of Pope Francis is not a closure, but a boost. His legacy is a compass in times of uncertainty. It reminds us that the Church is not a static place, but a living body, on the move, in constant search.

May her memory inspire us to continue building a more just, humane, fraternal, and luminous Church. A Church where the other is not a stranger, but a brother or sister. A Church where women are not an exception, but protagonists. A Church where faith is not a refuge, but a force to transform the world .

📌 Dracma Foundation — A project led by women of Catholic faith, serving life, justice, and hope.