By Lisa Zengarini

Pope Francis sent a message of encouragement to a Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) meeting in Brazil, emphasizing that the Catholic Church must never remain “hidden.” Pope Francis has encouraged Brazilian Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) to continue working for an “outgoing” church, saying that a church that goes out to the world is stronger.

He gave this encouragement as the group opened their 15th Inter-ecclesial Meeting, which kicked off on 18 July, 2023 in Rondonópolis in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso, on the theme “Basic Ecclesial Communities: An Outgoing Church Pursuing the Full Life For All Men and Women.” …………………Read More>>