The Pope has said the church must do more work in to places where there is a “lack of faith” as part of its mission.
“Even today, there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak and unintelligent,” he tells the Cardinals.
He adds that areas where “technology, money, success, power or pleasure” are preferred are “where our missionary outreach is desperately needed”.
Pope hopes Catholic Church can illuminate ‘dark nights of this world’
Pope Leo continues his sermon, now speaking in Latin.
He is telling cardinals that he hopes his election can help the Catholic Church bring light to the “dark nights of this world” and that he can be a “faithful administrator” for the entire Church.
I know I can rely on you to walk with me, Pope tells cardinals
Pope Leo has begun to address the Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel, beginning his remarks in English.
He says they have called him to be blessed with the mission of leading the Church.
“I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me as we continue as a Church, as a community of friends of Jesus, as believers, to announce the good news, to announce the Gospel,” he says.
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