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What is the Church’s mission in the contemporary world? Pope Leo XIV answers

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV explained the Church's mission in the contemporary world during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, October 7. During his catechesis, the Pope discussed the fourth chapter of the Second Vatican Council's Constitution, Gaudium et Spes.

The Pope stated that the Church is not separate from the world but is grafted into it. He noted that the Church acts as a sign of God's incarnation, working to show God's plan to unite humanity as one family.

Pope Leo XIV said that by participating in the lives of different peoples and cultures, the Church understands that its mission has a historical scope. He noted that this involvement carries a responsibility for how social relations are constructed, citing his encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas.

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