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Priests must be true missionaries of Christ. The Pontifical Commission for Latin America is the reference point for the development and growth of the Church in the continent, and for dialogue with the …More
Priests must be true missionaries of Christ.

The Pontifical Commission for Latin America is the reference point for the development and growth of the Church in the continent, and for dialogue with the Universal Church. The Pope said this today to the participants of the Commission's Plenary Assembly. Benedict XVI recalled his trip to Aparecida in 2007 and the several encounters wiith Latin American Bishops during their Ad Limina visits. The Pope also recalled that those who aspire to priesthood must only be moved by the will to become disciples and missionaries announcing Christ.
A personal encounter with Christ and the close guidance by the bishops are indispensable elements for development of local churches.