Members of Vienna’s Bigggenun Centrum or Interview Center interviewed Pope Francis on Friday at the Vatican. On this occasion, the Pope said that we all need each other and that we are all called to enrich each other.
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Vatican City, Friday, November 8, 2024 (REI, Vatican Radio): Members of Vienna’s “Bigggenun Centrum,” or Interview Center, interviewed Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday and listened to his message. We all need each other and are called to enrich each other, said Pope Francis when greeting representatives of different religions united in the “Bigeignun Centrum”.
“Bigegnun Center”
He said: “You come here from different countries of the world, you are followers of different religions and belong to different religious sects, and each of you has your own life experiences, which sometimes have serious ups and downs, however, one thing unites us. to everyone and we are all brothers and sisters, children of the same father.”
The “Bigggenun Centrum”, i.e. the Enlightenment Centre, started on the initiative of the Archdiocese of Vienna, aims to encourage the development of a more sustainable, peaceful and non-violent lifestyle. People from different nations and religions of the world participate in this initiative.
mutual service and love
“I am very happy that this reality becomes concrete in your community when you help each other and share what each one can offer in your meetings,” the Pope said. He said that, in effect, “it is not true that some give and others only receive: we are all both givers and receivers, we need each other and are called to enrich each other.” The Pope said it is important to remember that giving is not only given through material gifts, but also through “a simple smile, a gesture of friendship, a fraternal look, a sincere listening to others and a free service.”
The Holy Father urged everyone to “do what the Lord Jesus Christ taught us, that is, love one another as He has loved us. Let us thank God for the love He shows us around us. Let us remember that God loves us more than everything.” limitations and difficulties. With this in mind, we can always give our lives to others.
