Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV met with participants of the 65th General Assembly of the Italian Conference of Major Superiors (CISM) at the Vatican on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of synodality in guiding religious communities and missions. He called on leaders to avoid self-referential habits and institutional stagnation, while striving to inspire hope and active participation among their fellow religious.

Reflecting on the theme of the Assembly, “Governing Hope: Forms and Styles of Governance in the Provinces of a Synodal Church,” the Pope noted that the community of believers has consistently responded to the challenges of its time. “The Church seeks to bring Christ’s message to every sphere of society and every corner of the world,” he said, acknowledging the enduring and provide

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