Pope Leo XIV Warns of Consumer Culture and says "we must learn to grasp what truly matters: the treasure of a relationship with God" FULL TEXT Angelus
Pope Leo XIV Warns of Consumer Culture and says "we must learn to grasp what truly matters: the treasure of a relationship with God" FULL TEXT Angelus
POPE LEO XIV at the ANGELUS in Liberty Square - Piazza della Libertà (Castel Gandolfo) on Sunday, 26 July 2026 ___________________________________ Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! At the heart of Jesus’ teachings lies the mystery of the Kingdom of God, which today’s Gospel likens to treasure and a pearl (cf. Mt 13:44–52). The parables convey the surprise of those who find something far beyond what they could have hoped for, so much so that selling or leaving everything behind no longer seems a sacrifice, but a gain. Indeed, from the very beginning, the evangelists portray Jesus’ call to follow him as irresistible. It is a free choice, yet also urgent and capable of eliciting a ready and wholehearted response. This is a first important aspect of how God is near and makes himself known: encountering his Kingdom marks a turning point that does not limit life but enlarges it. If anything must change on our part, it is only so that our lives may be opened to greater possib...
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