The Church is a field hospital

Pope Francis thanked those who participated in the Third Meeting of ‘Field Hospital Churches’ for their work to help the poor and marginalised, and encouraged them to renew their commitment in three key areas.

“Thank you for your testimony of Christian life; continue to spread hope, mercy, and love to others, so that those convinced of this truth can join in collaborating in the service of the poorest...”.

Pope Francis offered these words to those he received on Monday, 4 November, in the Vatican from the Third Meeting of Iglesias Hospital de Campaña (‘Field Hospital Churches’), which is taking place in Rome and is an initiative of Spain’s Mensajeros de la Paz Associaton.

In the Pope’s remarks to the delegation, he commended them for their work in the Church in favor of the poorest and most marginalized, especially in three areas: announcing Christ, repairing inequalities, and sowing hope. “You, helped by the grace of the Holy Spirit,” he said, “strive to make the churches like a field hospital, advancing these three principles.”

For the full speech visit:

https://press.vatican.va/content/ salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/ 2024/11/04/241104f.html