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General Audience of 15 May 2024 - Cycle of Catechesis. Vices and Virtues. 19. Charity

Pope Francis

General Audience of 15 May 2024 - Cycle of Catechesis. Vices and Virtues. 19. Charity
Pope Francis
2024-05-15
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Pope Francis presents charity as the greatest theological virtue and the culmination of Christian life. Reflecting on Saint Paul’s criticism of the divided Corinthian community, he distinguishes genuine theological love from sentiment, self-interest, or the appearance of virtue. Charity is God’s gift, expressed through humility, self-giving, and hidden service rather than grasping for recognition.

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General Audience of 15 May 2024 - Cycle of Catechesis. Vices and Virtues. 19. Charity
Citation title
General Audience
Author
Pope Francis
Language
English
Year
2024-05-15
Publisher
Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Publisher Location
Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City
Corpus classification
Magisterial
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Public domain
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