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Pope Leo: Saints show us 'history shaped by faith'
Pope Leo XIV explains how saints' witness transforms history through faith.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV explains how saints' witness transforms history through faith. Pope Leo XIV states saints show history shaped by faith through their witness to God's call. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV at conference
Pope Leo XIV greets participants in the 'Holiness in History' Conference organized by Dicastery for the Causes of Saints at Pontifical Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome.
“formally canonized holiness, whether of ancient saints or more recent witnesses of the faith, must be substantiated by authentic, credible testimony that is beyond any suspicion”
Holiness and history relationship
Pope Leo explains historical methods in canonization must reveal exemplary lives, spirituality, and holiness while considering how cultural evolution influences the concept of holiness.
“the use of historical methods in causes for canonization is not simply to produce historiography but to bring to light the exemplary life spirituality and reputation for holiness”
Saints transform history
Pope Leo states saints' witness shows history shaped by faith through their response to God's call, uniting faith with history to build the Kingdom of God.
“the witness of the saints reminds us of the innovative and transformative power of easter they show us a history shaped by faith”
The takeaway
Pope Leo XIV states saints show history shaped by faith through their witness to God's call.
