Pope to Indian Bishops: ‘Be beacons of hope for the poor’

Pope to Indian Bishops: ‘Be beacons of hope for the poor’

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Pope Francis addresses a message to the meeting of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) for his plenary assembly calling bishops to prioritize the poor and vulnerable and to implement the fruits of the Synodal path.

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While the bishops of the Latin rite of India meet for their 36th plenary assembly, Pope Francis urged them to prioritize the poor and vulnerable in their ministry, calling them to open the doors of the Church.

To be a sign of hope for the whole nation

In a message Addressed to the assembly which takes place in the archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, in the state of Odisha, the Pope said that he had prayed for their deliberations “to help local churches to discern how to put them at best Fruits of the Synodal path and inspire much more of the faithful in their vocation to be missionary disciples. »»

Referring to the year of the jubilee, the Pope said he confident that the Church in India “will continue to be a sign of hope for the whole nation, always seeking to open its doors to hope for A better future.

The subjects covered in the plenary assembly

Under the theme “discerning the synodal paths for the mission”, the assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) brings together 204 bishops of the Latin Church in India to reflect on the mission of the Church. After a three -day spiritual retirement, the rally will continue until February 4, focusing on ten priorities: Synodal training and lifestyle; children and families; Young people, digital technology and social media; Laity and commitment to public life; Basic ecclesial communities; Poverty and fair economy; ecology, climate and justice; Migrants, refugees, indigenous peoples and dalits; women and gender justice; ecumenism, interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding.

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