Pope Leo XIV: The Church's True Duty Is to Shed Light on Life's Deepest Questions

Evaluating the mission of the Church in the contemporary world through the Second Vatican Council's document Gaudium et spes during his weekly general audience, Pope Leo XIV stated that people must turn to profound questions such as the origin and destiny of life.

The Mission of the Church in the Modern World

Pope Leo XIV stated during his weekly catechetical audience that the fundamental mission of the Church in the contemporary world is to guide humanity.

Emphasizing that this mission is to make people sensitive to life's deep questions regarding origin, destiny, love, and suffering, the Pope said they stand against the material consumerist pressures of the modern world.

The Building of the Earthly City and Justice

Stating that the Church contributes to the building of the earthly city, the Pope noted that this occurs through the testimony of faith and charity rather than political actions.

He expressed that they stand against the oppression of the vulnerable and the poor, and that working for justice and peace plays a critical role in the pursuit of the common good.

Harmony Between Faith and Daily Life

Drawing attention to the need for Christians to ensure consistency between their faith and daily life, the statement emphasized that the contradiction between the two is one of the serious errors of our age.

Attention was drawn to the responsibility of lay believers to carry evangelical values into the family, the workplace, and every sphere of life.

Personal Holiness and Brotherly Love

It was stated that the Kingdom of God and the salvation of humanity are achieved above all through personal holiness and fraternal love.

Pope Leo XIV called for openness to the movement of the Holy Spirit, urging that faith and hope be kept alive in the world.