Does it seem like the economic deck is stacked against young people today? Inflation, debt, the cost of living and an overvalued housing market can be soul-crushing to younger generations trying to get on their feet and start their lives. The feelings of helplessness and isolation are not lost on Pope Francis, who is calling young Catholics working to transform economic systems to Assisi, Italy, this week. It’s the first ever in-person meeting of The Economy of Francesco!

Elizabeth Garlow, an American economist and new mom, will be there, and she joins Zac and Ashley on the podcast to discuss why the current system is failing young people. She’s convinced that it is not enough to tweak the current system; a bold reimagining is necessary. And with the help of Pope Francis, these young Catholics are moving to the frontlines of the movement.

Links from the show: 

Wondrium

The Economy of Francesco

Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future, by Pope Francis and Austen Ivereigh

Anna Rowlands on Catholic Social Teaching

Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital, by John Restakis

Francesco Collaborative

What’s on tap?

Oberon Ale from Bell’s Brewery

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