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Pope Francis greets Spanish Bishops. Pope Francis on Monday met with the Spanish bishops who were in Rome this week on the ad limina visit. He spoke to them about the current situation of the Church …More
Pope Francis greets Spanish Bishops.

Pope Francis on Monday met with the Spanish bishops who were in Rome this week on the ad limina visit. He spoke to them about the current situation of the Church in Spain and the western world. "Faith is not a mere cultural heritage, but a present, a gift that comes from a personal encounter with Jesus, and the free and joyful acceptance of the new life it offers," said the Pope. The Pope also called "an evangelized family...a valuable agent of evangelization", and encouraged the Spanish bishops ongoing efforts to develop priestly vocations. In conclusion, Pope Francis stressed that love and service to the poor are a sign of the Kingdom of God, and the Church is a mother who "can never forget her most d ...