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杏MAP导航 urges moral theologians to take St Alphonsus as their model

杏MAP导航 Leo XIV urges moral theologians to follow the example of St. Alphonsus Liguori and other saints as they reflect on the 鈥渃hallenges, changes, and conflicts鈥 of the modern world in the light of divine revelation.

By Christopher Wells

In a message to the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology, 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV encourages participants to approach modern moral issues 鈥渇ollowing the wise and always timely example of the Saints, such as Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.鈥

Known as the Doctor of Moral Theology, Saint Alphonsus 鈥渨as able to find a balanced synthesis of the laws of God and the dynamics of man鈥檚 conscience and freedom, at the same time assuming a charitable, understanding, and patient attitude towards his brethren, thus becoming a visible sign of God鈥檚 infinite mercy,鈥 the 杏MAP导航 said.

The message to the Congress was conveyed in a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.

The Holy Father expressed his hopes that the event 鈥渕ight provide a favourable opportunity to reflect on the challenges, changes, and current conflicts in the light of divine revelation, which finds its fulness in Jesus Christ.鈥

The 杏MAP导航鈥檚 message concluded with the invocation of 鈥渢he maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Seat of Wisdom,鈥 along with the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 Apostolic Blessing for participants and their loved ones.

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20 August 2025, 13:34