10 years after Amoris Laetitia, The Pope renews reflection on the family

Pope Leo XIV met with bishops and experts to begin a conference evaluating the current application of the document Amoris Laetitia, ten years after its publication. The gathering includes presidents of episcopal conferences, heads of Eastern Catholic Churches, and international experts.

During a prayer session with the attendees, Pope Leo XIV encouraged bishops to support families and listen to their lived experiences. He noted that many young people seek true love but struggle to find it, prompting Church leaders to consider how they respond to these specific concerns.

The pope also urged participants to focus on fragility and the ability of people to remain close to one another when life does not meet their expectations. He emphasized that families contribute to the mission of the Church through daily acts of love, fidelity, care for the elderly, and the education of children.