In an interview with the Vatican’s “Osservatore Romano” newspaper, the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples reflects on the theme of evangelization and expresses gratitude to begin his new service.
At the inauguration of the Veritas Institute of Social Communication in the Filipino capital, the Cardinal Archbishop of Manila spoke of missionary work, outlining the pastoral challenges of communication and evangelization in the digital world. “Every Christian is called to communicate, through his life, the presence and compassion of Christ”, he said.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed, by Pope Francis, as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. In an interview with the Vatican’s “L’Osservatore Romano“, Tagle spoke of his new position, saying “if this is the will of God – and I am convinced it is – I am happy to begin this new service. The Holy Father sent me a message, giving me a new responsibility. I am grateful to him for the trust he has placed in me”.
Whilst speaking at the opening of the new institute, in Manila, Tagle took the opportunity to dwell on the theme of evangelization. He noted that despite the need to have qualified personnel for the various areas of formation and social communication, the proclamation of the Gospel begins with a “spirituality of listening”.
In the work of evangelization and, in particular, in the work of social communication it is necessary to involve more and more young people and women, said Tagle. “Young people know the digital world better than we do”, he continued. Vatican News Department
