International Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic, he says he was and states that his successor will maintain this theme on the agenda, regardless of whether he is more conservative or progressive.
“The Catholic Church is very important as an inspiration in favor of peace. If you can talk about inequality and sustainability as well, better. I trust Pope Francis’ successor will maintain this speech,” says Amorim.
He sets the example of Pope John Paul 2, killed in 2005, who, although considered more conservative, had a very strong position contrary to the Second War of Iraq in 2003.
Contrary to what some analysts say, who predict that the next pontiff must be less progressive than Francis, Amorim says that this is not necessarily what will happen.
“About who will be the next Pope, I leave for the Holy Spirit to decide. But I don’t necessarily think it will be a conservative. Pope Paul 6 succeeded another progressive [João 23]for example, “he said.
Amorim was on occasion with Francisco. In one of them, in 2018, at the time, the Pope wrote a ticket to the petista.
“His position on Lawfare was very important [disputa política feita por meio das leis] and the evil that this was for democracy in the region. He was also a deeply democratic person, “says the ambassador.
According to the presidential advisor, Francisco’s relationship with Lula was very close because of the themes they both prioritize, such as the fight against poverty.
“The Pope always said that peace is possible. He also expressed a concern for the environment, summoned a synod about the Amazon. He had the strength of prayer, the moral strength, but also a practical notion about how to organize things.”
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