The Pope has sent a message to the French bishops participating in a general assembly organized by the Catholic Episcopal Conference of France.
Vatican News
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican, has sent a message on behalf of Pope Francis to the bishops of France attending one of his general assemblies.
“Pope Francis has asked me to send you this fraternal message of encouragement, trust and closeness,” the cardinal wrote in a telegram.
He noted that the Pope has highlighted his attention to the relations between the Church of France and the Church of Africa, paying attention to the broader framework of their work.
The cardinal wrote: “This choice is wise because you need each other so much! While greed, selfishness, indifference, the spirit of exploitation that unfortunately imposes political and economic practices have deteriorated relations between nations and peoples, Christian communities, on the contrary, must strengthen their relations: they are one in Christ. a soul The generosity and mutual cooperation between your local Churches will not only promote the missionary renewal of the communities, but will also participate, through the testimony given, in the construction of a more just and fraternal world.
Cardinal Parolin noted that Pope Francis is glad that much of its content is related to the problems of evangelization, for example, the presence of priests in the regions, seminaries, Catholic education, the organization of dioceses, etc
The Pope believes that they have been strengthened by the experiences of the past and are willing to fearlessly receive the impulses of the Holy Spirit to face challenges.
The Pope invites you to live inspired by the unwavering hope that the Conference embodies. Hope is not only the theme of the next Jubilee Year that we will all soon experience, but even more so the Church in France is invited to recognize a strong sign that the Lord has given us with the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. It is revealed how.
“May the Church of France, embodied in the image of this beautifully restored building, feel strong in its faith, proud of its history,” the Pope said. With your irreplaceable contribution to the construction of your country, filled above all with love for your neighbor and the Heart of Jesus, always proclaim with joy the Gospel of salvation…”
The Pope concluded his speech by reminding us of the need to rediscover the love of the heart of Christ, which is the only key to the future. He stated: “A river that never ends, that never dries up, that always offers itself anew to those who seek love, a love that continues to flow from the wounds of Christ. Only that love “can make a new humanity possible.”
