Palavras que não devem ser anestesiadas que desafiam a abrir o horizonte

Pope Leo XIV addressed participants at the 47th Meeting da Amizade, calling for the Church to embrace dreams and visions that align with the current era. Speaking to the assembly, the Pope suggested that the Church should view secularized society as a space to inhabit and understand rather than an enemy to fight. He noted that such a society requires authentic humanity and freedom rather than abstract appeals.

The Pope stated that the decisive factor for the modern Church is not a matter of numbers, but of freedom, asserting that truth can only be found within freedom. He suggested this perspective requires a shift in how the Church interprets signs of the times, moving away from outdated fears and paradigms. According to the Pope, a deep respect for individual freedom is increasingly necessary as historical circumstances drive people toward a search for meaning, justice, and peace.