Pope meets Focolari-friendly bishops

In brief

Pope Francis met with bishops from around the world who support the Focolare Movement during an audience at the Vatican.

The Pope encouraged the bishops to act as signs of communion and to cultivate their inner lives. He told the group to return to the Trinity as the source of unity to address the divisions affecting the world.

During the meeting, the Pope noted difficult social situations and divisions that some bishops face in their home countries. He specifically mentioned that these leaders encounter prejudice, racism, religious intolerance, and violence.