Pope Leo XIV Urges 5 Charismatic Priorities to Deepen Church Unity and Mission
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Updated · catholicconnect.in · May 31
Pope Leo XIV Urges 5 Charismatic Priorities to Deepen Church Unity and Mission
5 articles · Updated · catholicconnect.in · May 31
At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV told Catholic Charismatic Renewal leaders to let the Holy Spirit drive communion, charity and missionary outreach across the Church.
Five themes anchored his appeal—baptism in the Spirit, praise, Scripture, communion and charity—as he said they deepen baptismal grace and form credible witnesses to God's love.
He paired that spiritual focus with practical warnings, urging members to serve dioceses and parishes, comfort the lonely and suffering, and avoid self-promotion, power and personal prestige.
The address also signaled closer Vatican ties with the movement and reaffirmed CHARIS, created in 2019 under Pope Francis, as a global structure linking charismatic communities.
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