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Vatican Journey to France

Pope Leo XIV visits Maison Bakhita

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV visited the Maison Bakhita social support and integration center in Paris to address the dignity of the poor and the role of women. During his second day in France, the Pope delivered his first social speech of the trip at the center located in the 18th arrondissement.

The Pope stated that the poor are not a sociological category but are the very body of Christ. He told those at the center that no one is so poor that they have nothing to offer, and no one is so wealthy that they cannot receive something. He described his work as a way to facilitate an exchange of gifts during every encounter.

Afonso Chaby of Famille Chrétienne reported that the Pope's message emphasized that serving the most fragile people is not an option for Christians. The visit also addressed themes of redemption and a culture of encounter.

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  1. Sep 26, 1:15 AM Famille Chrétienne Français Le message de Léon XIV à la Maison Bakhita : les plus pauvres sont « la chair même du Christ ».
  2. Sep 26, 4:45 AM Opoka Polski „Ubodzy nie są kategorią socjologiczną, lecz samym ciałem Chrystusa" – Leon XIV w centrum Maison Bakhita

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