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Faith Over Attendance: Pope Encourages Joyful Witnessing

1/15/2026

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Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, addressed Nunzia's concerns in the January 2026 edition of Piazza San Pietro, saying the core issue is belonging, not attendance.
Nunzia, a Swiss catechist, expressed frustration over her children's preference for sports and social activities over catechism.
The Pope encouraged her to witness the joy of faith through patient love and daily actions, noting faith is a shared journey.

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Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, addressed Nunzia's concerns in the January 2026 edition of Piazza San Pietro, saying the core issue is belonging, not attendance.
Nunzia, a Swiss catechist, expressed frustration over her children's preference for sports and social activities over catechism.
The Pope encouraged her to witness the joy of faith through patient love and daily actions, noting faith is a shared journey.