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Pope Leo XIV thanks priests, urges commitment to synodality

12/31/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople and collaborating with them, Pope Leo XIV said. “The ministry of the priest must move beyond the model […]

Filed Under: Catholic News Service, Pope Leo XIV Tagged With: apostolic letter, Pope Leo XIV, priests, synodality

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