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Pope Leo XIV resumes catechesis on Gaudium et Spes

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Pope Leo XIV resumed his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council document Gaudium et Spes during a general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 7. Following a pause last week, the pontiff focused his reflection on Chapter 4 of the first part of the constitution, which addresses the mission of the Church in the contemporary world.

The pope stated that the Church is not above or beside the world but is planted within it, carrying a responsibility for social relations. He said the Church's primary mission is to help people face deep questions regarding human origins, destiny, love, and suffering. While the Church contributes to building the earthly city, Leo XIV noted this commitment is not primarily political but is expressed through witness to faith, love, justice, peace, and brotherhood.

During the audience, the pope urged Christians to transform society according to the Gospel without softening its demands or watering down its content to make the faith more attractive. He told priests, theologians, and the whole people of God to use the word of God and Church tradition as the supreme criteria when discerning what in modern culture is worthy of consideration. He also said the Church cannot accept the oppression of the weak or the imposition of injustice.

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  1. Oct 7, 3:33 AM ACI MENA العربية البابا لاوون: لا يمكن جعل المسيحيّة أكثر جاذبية عبر تمييع مضامينها
  2. Oct 7, 10:49 AM Angelus News Pope Leo warns of 'watering down' Christianity, oppression of the weak

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