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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a document on transmitting the Christian faith

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a document titled "Come to Me" on October 22. Commissioned by Pope Francis and approved for publication by Pope Leo XIV on August 21, the eight-chapter text examines how Christianity is passed on amid cultural changes, weakening family traditions, and digital influence. Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the dicastery, and Archbishop Armando Matteo, the doctrinal secretary, signed the document.

The text states that the Church can no longer assume children raised in Christian families will remain faithful or that religious instruction will automatically result in a lasting relationship with Christ. It suggests a renewal of evangelization centered on the saving love of Jesus Christ to reach those who have lost interest in religion and to accompany those discovering it.

The document drew contributions from various episcopal conferences, with one source stating that approximately 70 percent participated. The final chapter includes 13 anonymous testimonies of conversion collected from five continents.

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