Pope Francis warns: folk piety and secularity in harmony!

Pope Francis warns: folk piety and secularity in harmony!

Ajaccio, Frankreich - Ajaccio, December 15, 2024 (Cape) - Pope Francis takes a historical step with his first visit to Corsica and warns of a "wrong contrast" between Christian and secular culture. At the beginning of his one -day stay in the capital Ajaccio, the Pope made it clear that Christians can live their faith without imposing him. During his stay, which took place in the Mediterranean as part of a two -day congress on popular piety, he emphasized the importance of religious rites and traditions as an integral part of culture and Christian faith.

Franziskus' arrival in Ajaccio was accompanied by high official representatives, including the Bishop of Ajaccio and the Interior Minister. In the Pascal Paoli auditorium, he gave a speech to about 400 participants, in which he emphasized the need for a dynamic secularity concept that promotes cooperation between church and civilian institutions. He called on to promote mutual openness between the faith communities and the secular world and warned to vigilance towards the risks that can be accompanied by an instrumental attitude within popular piety, as [kath.net] reported.

value of popular piety

Popular piety, especially in Corsica, was regarded by the Pope as a form that reflects the values of faith and at the same time expresses the history and culture of the peoples. He encouraged everyone involved to rediscover the roots of their faith and to actively contribute to socio -cultural and political life. "People's piety can develop an actively evangelizing force that offers people support in their search for meaning," emphasized the Pope. The diverse forms of popular piety, such as processions or common prayer, not only promote the community, but also strengthen the social responsibility of the faithful, according to the [kathpress.at].