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Pope Leo XIV Praises Laypeople's Role in Shaping Catholic Social Teaching
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In Short: The pope highlighted the contributions of laypeople and religious in advancing Catholic social doctrine during a speech at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV praised the contributions of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching during a speech at the Vatican’s Consistory Hall on Friday.
According to the pontiff, these individuals have played a crucial role in the development of the Church’s social doctrine, embodying a forward-thinking approach to faith.
The Church’s social doctrine also emerged from this matrix,' Leo said, referencing his apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te.
The pope emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue between the faithful and the Church’s leadership, as well as between citizens and experts, to address the challenges of the current era.
Leo XIV also encouraged the center dedicated to studying his life and teachings to promote public and political service grounded in responsibility for the community and the common good.
The pope’s remarks reflect a call for continued engagement and solidarity among Catholics, urging them to lead the Church in new directions rooted in justice and peace.
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- “The epochal change we are now undergoing makes even more necessary a constant interaction between the faithful and the Church’s magisterium, between ordinary citizens and experts, between individuals and institutions,” the pope said.
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