Pope: The Church is a 'new and reconciled humanity'

Source: Vatican Media

In a message for the Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome, organised by Charis, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, which takes place this weekend, Pope Francis says that the Holy Spirit is "the source of communion, harmony and fraternity."

The Pope begins his message by offering his best wishes for the pilgrimage. This journey to "the heart of the Church," he said, is an opportunity to raise "an intense prayer of intercession" for both the Church and the world.

At the same time, the Pope says, "this experience is not meant for you alone." It is, rather, an experience meant to be shared with the world as "a source of hope and peace."

He urges those taking part in the pilgrimage to be "witnesses and artisans of peace and unity, always striving to build communion, beginning with your groups and communities."

Charis was founded in 2018 by the Holy See's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, with the mission of serving the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement worldwide.

In his message for the pilgrimage, Pope compared the mission of Charis to "the beating heart, pumping blood throughout the body," in that the organisation is both deeply dedicated to the Church and "open to her universal dimensions."

The Holy Spirit - a particular focus of Catholic charismatic communities - is "the source of communion, harmony and fraternity," the Pope says. "This is precisely what the Church is," he emphasises: "a new and reconciled humanity."

The Pope closes his message by expressing his hope that "the regard you show to your leaders never become an occasion of conflict."

"Be ever ready to cooperate with others, particularly with your parish communities, and the Lord will bless you with abundant fruits."

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Read the full message here: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2025/04/03/250403b.html

Charis: www.charis.international/en/