Pope Leo XIV says Church must speak clearly against evil and defend life

7 articles · Updated · Detroit Catholic · May 6

At a 6 May general audience in St Peter's Square, he said the Church must back the poor, exploited and victims of violence and war.
Continuing reflections on Vatican II's Lumen Gentium, Leo said the Church serves God's kingdom, not itself, and must reject whatever mortifies life and blocks human development.
He also urged continual conversion, reform of structures and renewed relationships, saying the Church's institutions are fragile and historical while believers remain guided by hope in Christ.

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