Pope to Christian Maritime
Association: Help seafarers to lead holy lives
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| A container ship plies the sea |
In a video message sent on Monday, Pope Francis encourages
the work of the International Christian Maritime Association to “help the
people of the sea to know Jesus Christ and to live according to His teachings”.
By Vatican News
The International Christian Maritime Association is an
ecumenical association of Christian non-profit organizations that has been
working with seafarers around the world since 1969.
The theme of its 11th World Conference - taking place
in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on October 21-25 - reflects the nature of the
association and of the event: “50 years of working together for seafarers,
fishers and their families”.
Papal message
Pope Francis congratulated the International Christian
Maritime Association for its golden jubilee.
“This anniversary gives me the opportunity to encourage you
to continue, with renewed ecumenical spirit, your service to people of the
sea,” the Pope said a message sent on Monday.
He reminded delegates about Pope St John Paul II’s 1997
Apostolic Letter, Stella Maris, which laid out the pastoral care of
seafarers and their families.
Pope Francis also invited them to “help the people of the
sea to know Jesus Christ and to live accordingly to His teachings, with respect
and in mutual welcome.”
He ended his message with a word of encouragement in the
face of difficulties, and blessed all those present at the ICMA conference.
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