Pope Francis is advocating for long-term policies in Italy to address the declining birth rate, noting it as a threat to the country’s future. With Italy’s birth rate plummeting to record lows, the Pope is urging the government to implement strategies to encourage couples to have more children.
He emphasizes the importance of children as a symbol of hope for a nation, calling for an end to factors that hinder family growth, such as unstable work conditions and housing issues. Pope Francis believes that prioritizing materialism over the value of family is detrimental to society.
He plans to focus on this demographic issue during the 2025 Holy Year, with hope as the central theme. Francis aims to inspire a social covenant among Christians to promote a culture that embraces parenthood.