New Evangelization counters ecclesiastical careerism, says Argentine cardinal
CWN - February 29, 2012
In an interview with Vatican Insider, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires said that the New Evangelization preached by Pope Benedict XVI means that “all ordinary activities of the Church take place in view of the mission.”
Cardinal Bergoglio observed that the New Evangelization in Europe is similar to the “continental mission” declared by the Latin American bishops at a 2007 meeting in Aparecida, Brazil. Since that time, he reported, “the entire continent is a missionary state.”
A renewed sense of mission, the cardinal said, is necessary to “avoid the spiritual sickness of a Church that is wrapped up in its own world.” He contrasted the emphasis on evangelization with a “spiritual worldliness” that leads prelates to think of their careers rather than their vocations.
According to multiple unconfirmed reports, the 75-year-old Cardinal Bergoglio, a Jesuit, was the 2nd-leading vote-getter in the 2005 conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI.
Additional sources for this story
Some links will take you to other sites, in a new window.
|
An appeal from our founder, Dr. Jeffrey Mirus: Dear reader: If you found the information on this page helpful in your pursuit of a better Catholic life, please support our work with a donation. Your donation will help us reach five million Truth-seeking readers worldwide this year. Thank you! |
Easter Campaign: Progress toward our Spring 2013 goal ($34,450 to go):
$80,000.00
$45,549.82
43%
57%
|
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
