Faith Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:51:08 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Pope's homily: 'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants /faith/homilies/item/27715-sterile-hypocrisy-behind-mistreatment-of-migrants-pope-says /faith/homilies/item/27715-sterile-hypocrisy-behind-mistreatment-of-migrants-pope-says VATICAN – Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis urged Christians to always tell the truth to avoid succumbing to hypocrisy which he described as a kind of spiritual schizophrenia that makes us say many things but without putting them into practice. He was speaking at his Mass on Friday morning celebrated in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.

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VATICAN CITY - Opening a two-week Synod of Bishops on the family, Pope Francis warned participants against the temptations of hypocrisy, pride and greed, urging them instead to serve the church with "freedom, creativity and hard work."

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