Pope says Christians must believe, proclaim Catholic faith, doctrine

Published: 2005-07-05

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Christian witness in the world will be strong only if Christians believe and proclaim the same truths, Pope Benedict XVI said. "At the beginning of this third millennium, it is necessary for the entire Christian community to proclaim, teach and witness completely to the truths of Catholic faith, doctrine and morals unanimously and with one mind," the pope said July 3. Pope Benedict spoke about unity in faith during his Sunday Angelus address, urging Catholics to study and teach the faith as it is presented in the new "Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church." The pope expressed his hope that with the help of the compendium "all Christians -- children, youth and adults, families and communities -- docile to the action of the Holy Spirit, will become catechists and evangelizers in every environment, helping others encounter Christ."

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