Vatican City, 27 September, 2025 / 7:30 pm (ACI Africa).
Pope Leo XIV marked the Jubilee of Catechists on Saturday, urging practitioners of the Church’s lay teaching ministry to hand on the faith in a way that helps others encounter Christ personally, rooted in humility and hope.
In his general catechesis, the pope spoke to all the faithful: “God reveals himself to those who are simple and humble of heart because they are open to receiving him,” he said.
Leo recalled the election of St. Ambrose as bishop of Milan, chosen by popular acclaim while still preparing for baptism. “It was also docility that led Ambrose to respond to that call, trusting in the grace of God,” he said.
Christians today, he added, are likewise invited “to become childlike. Whether we are parents, students, or catechists; businesspeople, priests, or religious, we are all called to live our Christian faith authentically by humbly following the Lord’s inspirations.”
The Jubilee of Catechists is one of a series of themed celebrations during the Holy Year 2025, which centers on the theme of hope. Each gathering highlights how different vocations and ministries can bear witness to the renewal of the Church and the world. This weekend, more than 20,000 pilgrims from 115 countries have come to Rome for the celebration dedicated to catechists.
