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Leo XIV calls Church to listen to people

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Leo XIV began a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes, calling the Church to listen to people and recognize signs of the times in the light of the Gospel. He emphasized the need for the Church to be close to women and men of our time, to listen to their deepest questions and serve humanity. The Pope also stressed that Christians cannot remain passive in the face of injustice, discrimination, and violence.

SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaNiedziela

3 sources Sep 2, 2026

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Earlier version, Wednesday 2 September

Leo XIV tells Church to listen to people and read signs of the times

Earlier version, Wednesday 2 September

Pope Leo XIV says Church must be close to people

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 2, 1:14 AM Vatican News Papież: niech radość i nadzieja wyróżniają Kościół
  2. Sep 2, 1:31 AM Famiglia Cristiana Papa Leone XIV: la Chiesa ascolti il mondo e serva i poveri
  3. Sep 2, 1:16 AM Vatican News Леў XIV: Касцёл павінен слухаць людзей і чытаць знакі часу
  4. Sep 2, 4:02 AM Niedziela Niech radość i nadzieja wyróżniają Kościół

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