Our Catholic Church is universal in membership but still Roman in voice. The use of Latin in major globally broadcast liturgies distances the faithful and undermines Vatican II’s call for conscious, active participation in worship.

In an era of escalating chaos, fear and resentment reshape society, dividing neighbours and distorting truth. How can faith, hope, and love counteract the rise of false prophets and destructive ideologies?

Language is sacramental — it carries God’s voice. He sees fidelity not in literal replication, but in full, faithful communication: style, context, and the lived faith of the people, rooted in culture and responsive to their spiritual needs, says Pope Francis.