Communion requires prayer, listening, conversion, Pope Leo says

Communion requires prayer, listening, conversion, Pope Leo says

Celebrating his first Mass in Rome's cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion is built"on our knees," through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion.

Communion requires prayer, listening, conversion, pope says

Pope Leo XIV waves after he celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome May 25, 2025. The pope officially took possession of the basilica, his cathedral as bishop of Rome. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) Celebrating his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion is built primarily “on our knees,” through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion. He reaffirmed Pope Francis’ dedication to listening, first …

Communion requires prayer, listening, conversion, Pope Leo says at his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral - The Catholic Leader

CELEBRATING his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion was built primarily “on our knees”, through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion. He reaffirmed Pope Francis’ dedication to listening, first and foremost to the Holy Spirit, as it then leads to listening to and understanding others “as our brothers and […] The post Communion requires prayer, listening, conversion, Pope Leo says at his first Mass in Rom…