Pope Francis urges families to foster dialogue and connection, cautions against digital distractions
Pope Francis, on the feast of the Holy Family, highlighted the Family of Nazareth as a model of dialogue and mutual listening, cautioning against allowing mobile phones to disrupt family communication on December 29.
Speaking to pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer, the pope reflected on the Gospel story of young Jesus being found in the Temple after his parents had anxiously searched for him.
He praised Mary’s response, noting that she did not rebuke Jesus but sought to understand him by listening.
The pope emphasized that mealtimes are a special opportunity for family dialogue, specifically warning against digital distractions.
He urged families not to use mobile phones at the table, saying, “Talk, listen to each other; this is the dialogue that is good for you and that makes you grow!”
After the Angelus, the pope offered greetings to families watching via media and expressed concern for those suffering in war-torn areas, including Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Sudan, and North Kivu.
He also remembered families in South Korea mourning the victims of a tragic air disaster, praying for both survivors and the departed.
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