Pope Francisโ Urges Global Cultivation of Fraternity Through Cultural Engagement
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has underscored the critical importance of fostering a “spirituality of โfraternity” through cultural initiatives, echoing a call for deepened human connection amidst โขescalating global conflicts and divisions. Addressing attendees during a โrecent meeting,the Holy Father specificallyโ encouraged continued growth in this area,emphasizing its powerโฃ to build bridges and promote understanding.
This message โขarrives as preparations intensify for the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, scheduled for September 12thโ andโฃ 13th at Saint Peter’s Basilica. The event, poised to be a notable international gathering, aimsโข to address the challenges of hatredโข and warโค by promoting dialogue and shared values. The Pope’s appeal directly supports the meeting’s core objectives,signaling the Vatican‘s commitment to proactive solutions for a fractured โขworld.โ
The Pontiff’s remarks includedโค a proposal to โ”continueโฃ to grow the spirituality of fraternity through culture,” highlighting the transformative potential of artistic โexpression, intellectual exchange, and shared experiences.He further reinforced this message by invoking the Gospel of John, reminding listeners to embrace Jesus’s new commandment: โ”I โgive you a new command: it is to love each other. As I loved you,โ youโค too love each โother.”
The World Meeting โon Humanโค fraternity 2025, building on previous iterations, โintends to provide a platformโข for leaders, thinkers, and individuals fromโ diverse backgrounds to collaborate on strategies for fosteringโ peace and mutual respect. organizers anticipate a robust program featuring discussions,โค workshops, and cultural performances designed toโข inspire action and cultivate โขa โฃmore compassionate global community. The presence of figures like Andrea โGambetti is expected โto contribute significantly to the event’s success.