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Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says on Christmas Eve
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2018 / 4:26 PM / UPDATED 14 MINUTES AGO
Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says on Christmas Eve
Philip Pullella
3 MIN READ
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis led the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas on Monday, urging people in the developed world to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning the yawning gap between the rich and the poor.
Francis, 82, marking the sixth Christmas of his papacy, led a solemn service for nearly 10,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica for his traditional Christmas Eve Mass.
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In his homily, Francis said the infant Jesus, born in poverty in a stable, should make everyone, particularly those who have become “greedy and voracious,” reflect on the real meaning of life.
“... Let us ask ourselves: Do I really need all these material objects and complicated recipes for living? Can I manage without all these unnecessary extras and live a life of greater simplicity?” Francis said.
-snip-
Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says on Christmas Eve
Philip Pullella
3 MIN READ
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis led the world’s Roman Catholics into Christmas on Monday, urging people in the developed world to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning the yawning gap between the rich and the poor.
Francis, 82, marking the sixth Christmas of his papacy, led a solemn service for nearly 10,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica for his traditional Christmas Eve Mass.
-snip-
In his homily, Francis said the infant Jesus, born in poverty in a stable, should make everyone, particularly those who have become “greedy and voracious,” reflect on the real meaning of life.
“... Let us ask ourselves: Do I really need all these material objects and complicated recipes for living? Can I manage without all these unnecessary extras and live a life of greater simplicity?” Francis said.
-snip-
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-christmas-season-pope-eve/remember-the-poor-and-shun-materialism-pope-says-on-christmas-eve-idUSKCN1ON15C