Office for Social Ministry “May your Church be an open house, a safe space where everyone has a place — a community that accompanies and never excludes, that listens without judging and draws near without fear.” (Pope Leo XIV, October 2026 prayer for mental health) As we pray for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery following his […]
Talk story: Fraternal compassion is needed more than ever
Office for Social Ministry “In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest. For our part, we want to be a small leaven of unity, communion and fraternity within […]
Compassion is a human, not religious issue, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said. “Before being a religious matter, compassion is a question of humanity! Before being believers, we are called to be human,” […]