Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called today’s “culture of insults” in the world. Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called today’s “culture of insults” in the world. In his homily during Pentecost Mass in St Peter’s Square, Francis also said that “the more we use social media, the less social we are becoming”. Pope Francis after celebrating Pentecost Mass in St Peter’s Square (Gregorio Borgia/AP)The pope said that “nowadays it is fashionable to hurl adjectives”, and recommended people respond “to malice with goodness”. Francis said the Catholic Church risks becoming a mere organisation with propaganda as its mission instead of a drive to foster joy and harmony.

Source: Irish Independent June 09, 2019 10:30 UTC