At the end of the Angelus, Pope Francis announced that both synodality and Christian unity are two goals that the Church seeks and that are interconnected.
POPE FRANCIS
Therefore, I take this opportunity to announce that Saturday, September 30, there will be an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil in St. Peter's Square, where we will entrust the work of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to God.
The Pope also pointed out that there will be a special program, organized by the Taizé Community, for the young people during those days.
Minutes earlier, Pope Francis commented on the humble attitude of John the Baptist, who refused to take the spotlight. He becomes an example for us and teaches us how to step aside to make room for Jesus.
POPE FRANCIS
He shows us how to step aside and how to take leave: I have fulfilled this mission. I have done this meeting. I step aside and leave room for the Lord—it's about learning to step aside and not to expect something in return for ourselves.
At the end of the Angelus, the Pope greeted two groups—one from Sicily and the other from Murcia, Spain.
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