Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church's hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church s hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said.
During his general audience in St. Peter s Square March 15, the pope explained that apostleship as understood by the Second Vatican Council produces an equality rooted in service among laypeople, consecrated religious, priests and bishops. Who has more dignity in the church? The bishop? The priest? No, we are all C
The mission to spread the Gospel message of God's love and of salvation in Christ is entrusted to all the baptized who are called to work together and never set out alone, Pope Francis said.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) The mission to spread the Gospel message of God s love and of salvation in Christ is entrusted to all the baptized who are called to work together and never set out alone, Pope Francis said.
The ecclesial dimension of evangelization is binding and guarantees the authenticity of Christian proclamation, the pope said at his weekly general audience March 8 in St. Peter s Square, the first audience held outdoors in 2023.
At the end of the audience, Pope Francis noted the
BY Rev. Fr. Eymard Fernando Catholic Bishop’s House,Kurunegala. A Man of Great Faith with a Caring Heart has gone to rest in peace with the hope of rising in glory in the person of Pope Benedict XVI on the eve of the New Year 2023! Pope Benedict is regarded in high esteem and widespread affection […]