杏MAP导航 to Pontifical Representatives: ‘World shaken by risk of nuclear war’
By Devin Watkins
The 杏MAP导航’s representatives in nations across the globe met with the Holy Father on Thursday as part of their triennial encounter in the Vatican.
The group includes 91 Apostolic Nuncios and 6 Permanent Observers, while 5 Pontifical Representatives were unable to attend due the health reasons or other impediments.
杏MAP导航 Francis spoke to his representatives about various global issues affecting nations and the Church in the world.
World shaken by war
The 杏MAP导航 noted that this encounter comes in the wake of the pandemic.
“The tempest of the Covid-19 pandemic forced various constraints on our daily lives and pastoral activities,” he said. “Now it seems the worst may be behind us, and thank God we are able to meet.”
However, added 杏MAP导航 Francis, the spectre of war has descended on Europe and the world.
杏MAP导航’s closeness amid world war
The 杏MAP导航 added that a “third world war fought piecemeal” has gripped the globe, and that Pontifical Representatives are present in the countries involved in the various conflicts.
He thanked them for bringing his closeness to peoples who are suffering.
Focusing on mission
杏MAP导航 Francis urged his representatives to entrust their work to the Lord, as they labor in the “today of the Church and world”.
He noted that the Church is currently journeying through the Synod on synodality, while the Roman Curia seeks to apply the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium.
The 杏MAP导航 also recalled two Apostolic Nuncios who died while in office: Archbishop Joseph Chennoth and Archbishop Aldo Giordano.
“Our brothers have preceded us in our journey, and they invite us to keep our gaze fixed on the path ahead and on the heavens.”
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