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Pope Leo XIV to Arab-region churches: ‘Do not be afraid of your smallness’
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV urged Arab-region churches to focus on Gospel fidelity rather than size during a Vatican meeting.
During a meeting at the Vatican with members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA), Pope Leo XIV encouraged Arab churches to 'not be afraid of your smallness,' emphasizing that the fruitfulness of the Church is measured by fidelity to the Gospel, not numbers or resources.
The pope's message, conveyed to members of CELRA, highlights the importance of spiritual commitment over quantitative growth in the region's Christian communities.
This encouragement comes at a time when Christian populations in the Arab world are facing various challenges and demographic shifts.
The statement underscores the Vatican's ongoing support for Christian communities in the Middle East and its emphasis on the spiritual essence of the Church's mission.
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