Making San Marino a “laboratory of good politics”, embracing the invitation extended by Pope Leo XIV to the Republic during his visit on 22 August. This is the position expressed by Domani – Motus Liberi, which in a statement revisits the Pontiff’s words and identifies several areas where that appeal could be translated into political action.
“The words Pope Leo XIV addressed to the people and institutions of San Marino during his historic visit last 22 August offer us a valuable opportunity: to start afresh from a lofty vision of politics, one that puts the person, the common good and the ability to look far ahead at its centre, casting one’s heart beyond the obstacle,” the statement reads.
The movement points in particular to the description of the Republic as a possible “laboratory of good politics,” founded on the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity and social justice, and to the Pope’s reference to “care for the human person.” Leo XIV, D-ML recalls, described San Marino as a community “rich in traditional values and abreast of the times technologically,” called upon to promote this care “in the protection of every life, at every stage, from conception to natural death.”
For Domani – Motus Liberi, these are indications that can offer a stimulus to Sammarinese politics. “Pope Leo’s words are not a political programme, but an invitation to reflect on the deeper meaning of our collective action, especially when important political responsibilities are at stake,” the movement stresses, adding that it intends to take up the invitation “with respect but also with deep conviction,” turning it into an impetus to make public administration more effective, accountable and closer to citizens.
Among the topics raised is that of family and declining birth rates. “The “care for the human person” that the Pope speaks of also requires bold family policies that recognise and reward the social value of parenthood,” D-ML states, reiterating the need for a comprehensive strategy to support those who choose to have children.
Another chapter concerns young people, education and participation in public life. The goal, the statement reads, is to build a community “capable of listening and dialogue, in which our young people are not merely passive spectators but true protagonists of a healthy present, brimming with new ideas and perspectives.” Within this framework, the movement also underlines the importance of emotional literacy and non-hostile communication, starting from the family and school.
The statement then turns to foreign policy and San Marino’s international role. “San Marino has a historic vocation for neutrality and dialogue between peoples,” Domani – Motus Liberi maintains. In an international climate marked by wars and tensions, the movement argues that the Republic “can and must assert its moral credibility, promoting international law and cooperation between states in every forum.”
Finally, the statement addresses innovation, energy and development, drawing on Leo XIV’s call for a Republic capable of keeping pace with the times technologically. “Innovation, energy and development are not empty words, but the great challenges on which the future of our territory hinges,” the statement continues. D-ML thus reiterates its proposal to open a discussion on the opportunities offered by new technologies and energy sources, “without prejudice or ideological baggage.”
“Pope Leo’s address reminds us that politics is, above all, service to the person and the community,” Domani – Motus Liberi concludes, pledging its commitment to ensuring that San Marino can concretely embody the laboratory envisioned by the Pontiff, combining tradition and progress and building a model “in which merit is rewarded but no one is left behind.”
