Pope to Church in Asia: United in charity build bridges throughout the continent
Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences in Jakarta, urging them to foster unity and charity. He emphasized the role of the Eucharist in building communion and encouraged the bishops to act as bridge-builders across the continent.
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The Vatican's diplomatic and spiritual outreach in Asia influences the social and religious landscape for millions of Catholics in the region.
[ Read Also ] By Deborah Castellano Lubov "As you gather to discuss the important issues affecting the life and future of the Catholic Church in Asia, I assure you of my spiritual closeness, praying that the Holy Spirit will inspire and guide your time together." Pope Leo XIV expressed this in the video message he sent on Saturday to the Bishops and members gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC), taking place from July 20 to 26. Jesus is the source of our communion In the message, the Pope recalled that the theme chosen for their Assembly comes from Jesus telling Nathanael: “You will see greater things” (Jn 1:50), noting, that "in calling Philip and Nathanael to follow Him and become His disciples, our Lord alludes to Himself as the unique mediator between God and humanity (cf.
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