Tag: international

“[Parish life] is extremely difficult, and without the laity in the church, there would be very little or no evangelization done in parishes"

He called for a spiritual renewal among members of ecclesial movements, encouraging them to embrace humility and service

Archbishop Wells called for greater advocacy efforts to influence policies that promote economic justice and social inclusion

He described the grim realities of children forced to work in inhumane conditions, such as scavenging in garbage dumps

Francis added that “the Holy Spirit, who inspired the Scriptures … also makes them perennially living and active.”

The pope returned to the topic of the admission of men “with homosexual tendencies to seminaries, reiterating the need to welcome them

He noted the lack of media coverage and international focus which causes many emergencies to remain largely unseen

Archbishop Wells framed the Caritas Asia regional conference as a pivotal "call to action," urging participants to go beyond mere discussions

He encouraged everyone to work together responsibly and proactively in addressing the needs of the earth and those in poverty

“If we let ourselves be conditioned by the quest for pleasure, power, money, or consensus, we become slaves to these things"