Call for Papers: At the Roots of Economic Ethics: 800 Years of Poverty and Wealth in the Name of Francesco (Serafico Institute, Assisi, 7–9 May 2026)
To mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death, The Economy of Francesco Foundation is hosting a two-day academic conference at the Serafico Institute in Assisi. This venue reflects the Franciscan ideals of care, inclusion, and love for the creation. The conference aims to bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from economics and related fields, with a special emphasis on approaches inspired by the life, teachings, and charism of St. Francis. He was a man who saw every creature, human and non-human, as a brother or sister sharing the same gift of life.
The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the ethical, spiritual, ecological, and social aspects of economic thought. It examines how Franciscan principles can impact contemporary research and practice across various fields, including economics, social sciences, theology, and others. In the spirit of The Economy of Francesco, the discussion will reflect on an economy of relationships where the poor and the vulnerable, along with the Earth and all living beings, which are often marginalized in mainstream economic theory and practice, share in the same call to dignity and flourishing.
Read the Call for Papers here.
