During a meeting with the Executive Committee of the II International Congress of Confraternities and Popular Piety in Seville, Spain, Pope Francis highlighted the significance of prayer and love within families. He expressed joy in welcoming the Committee, who were there to give thanks for their Congress held from December 4-8, 2024. The Pope began by joking about his earlier description of them as “crazy,” but noted that their initiative has been a grace.
He encouraged them to approach their event as a prayer that guides them on their journey towards God and others. He emphasized the need to show love that might seem “crazy” and hoped the outcomes of the event would resonate especially within families. The Pope spoke about heartfelt prayers in various situations, acknowledging their charitable work in providing shelter for the homeless. He promoted the values of human dignity and caring for others and finished by asking for blessings from Jesus and prayers from them.