Faith is empathetic and not superficial, Pope Francis tells Asian bishops

Catholic News Agency, Seoul

Faith is empathetic and not superficial, Pope Francis tells Asian bishops. Christian identity should not be formalistic and characterized by easy answers to hard questions

“We cannot engage in real dialogue unless we are conscious of our own identity,” he said.


“Nor can there be authentic dialogue unless we are capable of opening our minds and hearts, in empathy and sincere receptivity, to those with whom we speak.”