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Pope Leo XIV opens Vatican bishops’ meeting on family

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Pope Leo XIV opened an eight-day meeting for bishops' conference presidents and heads of Eastern Catholic churches on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia. Addressing more than 150 bishops, married couples, and experts in the Paul VI Audience Hall, the pope said the discussions would focus on the beauty and fragility of families.

The pope encouraged the bishops to address questions arising from the lived experiences of families, specifically noting the growing gap between modern views of intimacy and the Christian vision of marriage. He noted that many young people struggle to see how a vision of love based on fidelity and belonging can be realized in their own lives.

Pope Leo said the Church must listen to families to better understand how to accompany them. He described families as active participants in the mission of the Church rather than just recipients of pastoral care, noting that they witness to the Gospel through daily acts such as caring for the elderly, educating children, and serving their communities. The meeting is scheduled to run through October 14.

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