Church must take risks to grow, Francis tells pre-synod meeting of youths

Church must take risks to grow, Francis tells pre-synod meeting of youths

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by Joshua J. McElwee

Mar 19, 2018

"That's why we need you young people, living stones of a church with a young face," Pope Francis said. "You provoke us to break free of the logic of 'it has always been done this way,' which is a sweet poison that tranquilizes the soul."