Pope Francis Heads to Philadelphia: Live Updates
New York Times
September 24, 2015
http://www.nytimes.com/live/pope-visit-2015/analysis-pope-criticizes-churchs-businesslike-approach/
Pope Francis is warning clergy members, nuns and brothers that taking a business-inspired approach to their ministries can dampen their spirit of “generous self-sacrifice.”
The Archdiocese of New York has been going through a reorganization that has resulted in the closing of nearly 40 churches, and some have criticized the closures for being motivated by business rather than pastoral priorities. The pope’s comment will likely be welcomed by those critics.
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