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Pope Francis’ speech briefly touched on what he sees as the current division in the Catholic Church, rejecting the usual dichotomy of so-called 'progressives' and 'conservatives.'
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that “rigid ideological positions” can be an obstacle to “moving forward.”
In his annual Christmas address to the cardinals who work in Vatican offices on Dec. 21, the Pope underlined that it is important to “keep faring forward, to keep searching and growing in our understanding of the truth, overcoming the temptation to stand still.”
“Let us remain vigilant against rigid ideological positions that often, under the guise of good intentions, separate us from reality and prevent us from moving forward,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis gives his annual Christmas address to the cardinals who work in Vatican offices on Dec. 21, 2023, in the gilded Hall of Benediction at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media
The Pope’s speech came days after he gave his approval for priests to give “spontaneous” nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couplesand other couples in “irregular situations” — a declaration that has been met with strong reactions, dividing Catholic bishops around the world.
Pope Francis’ speech briefly touched on what he sees as the current division in the Catholic Church, rejecting the usual dichotomy of so-called “progressives” and “conservatives.”
Continued below.
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Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that “rigid ideological positions” can be an obstacle to “moving forward.”
In his annual Christmas address to the cardinals who work in Vatican offices on Dec. 21, the Pope underlined that it is important to “keep faring forward, to keep searching and growing in our understanding of the truth, overcoming the temptation to stand still.”
“Let us remain vigilant against rigid ideological positions that often, under the guise of good intentions, separate us from reality and prevent us from moving forward,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis gives his annual Christmas address to the cardinals who work in Vatican offices on Dec. 21, 2023, in the gilded Hall of Benediction at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media
The Pope’s speech came days after he gave his approval for priests to give “spontaneous” nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couplesand other couples in “irregular situations” — a declaration that has been met with strong reactions, dividing Catholic bishops around the world.
Pope Francis’ speech briefly touched on what he sees as the current division in the Catholic Church, rejecting the usual dichotomy of so-called “progressives” and “conservatives.”
Continued below.
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: ‘Rigid Ideological Positions’ Prevent Us From Moving Forward
Pope Francis’ speech briefly touched on what he sees as the current division in the Catholic Church, rejecting the usual dichotomy of so-called 'progressives' and 'conservatives.'
