In April 2023, the documentary "Amen, Francis Responds" was held, where ten young people from various parts of the world met with Pope Francis to address current concerns. During the discussion, topics included the role of women in the Church, feminism, abortion, faith, sexual identity, migration, and racism, among others.
One of the most notable moments was when an Argentine young woman, Milagros Acosta, a Catholic catechist and pro-abortion activist, presented a green handkerchief, a symbol of the feminist fight for the right to abortion, to Pope Francis. In an unexpected gesture full of symbolism, the Holy Father accepted the handkerchief and embraced the young woman, showing an openness and inclusion that have characterized his papacy.
In the midst of the conversation with the young people, delicate topics such as migration, the situation of women in the Church, and abortion were addressed. Although at first the participants seemed shy, with Francis's presence the dynamic changed and an atmosphere of trust and openness was created, allowing controversial topics to be discussed frankly and respectfully.
Pope Francis's gesture of accepting the green handkerchief and embracing a pro-abortion activist has been interpreted as a symbol of the legacy of love for others that the Holy Father seeks to convey, in line with the Christian principles of compassion and understanding. Despite being in a recovery phase from a respiratory crisis at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the image of Pope Francis connecting with young people and addressing relevant issues continues to resonate in the hearts of the faithful and followers worldwide.
