30 years of World Meeting of FamiliesThe Church marks 30 years since the first World Meeting of Families with a mini-documentary celebrating the gatherings under three Popes and looking forward to the next event in 2028. Oct 09, 2024By Francesca MerloThirty years ago, on the 8th of October 1994, Saint John Paul II invited families from around the world to gather in Rome for the first-ever World Meeting of Families. The statement reads that the documentary serves as a valuable pastoral tool, suitable for marriage preparation, family catechesis, and more. These videos aim to inspire families as the Church looks ahead to the next World Meeting in 2028. From the first meeting in Rome to Pope Francis’ post-pandemic multicenter gathering in 2022, these events continue to remind families of the beauty of living with Christ at the center of their lives.--Vatican News

Source: The Herald October 09, 2024 10:48 UTC