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Q: I\u2019m having concerns about the recent statements by Pope Francis regarding Putin\u2019s assaults on Ukraine. Mass is an opportunity for us to be gathered in community, as “family” in our faith. I\u2019m hoping that would be a discussion coming from our clergy toward laity while we are gathered at Mass. Shouldn\u2019t we, the laity in the pews, be having conversations with our clergy to discuss this recent language of the Pope? \u2013 L.<\/address>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC<\/em><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0Your concern about Ukraine and the Church\u2019s response is admirable, though I\u2019m not sure what specific comments of Pope Francis you are referring to.<\/p>\n

The war in Ukraine and the Holy Father’s dealing with the issue in relation to the Russians is a very complex and delicate area.<\/p>\n

Suffice it to say that homilies are not the best venue for bringing up these topics, except in a general way (such as asking for prayers for peace, etc.).<\/p>\n

Experience has taught that bringing up geopolitics explicitly in the homily is a sure-fire way of angering or alienating people in the pews — Catholics see issues from very different perspectives.<\/p>\n

Moreover, talking geopolitics would blur the real point of the Mass: It is the coming of Christ among us. The Mass as a whole, including the homily, is meant to unite us, nourish us with the Eucharist and the word of God, and keep our sights on spiritual ends.<\/p>\n

It would be good to pray for peace and to give your parish priests the benefit of the doubt. For good reason they aren’t addressing the war and Russia and the Pope from the pulpit.<\/p>\n

Feel free, of course, to bring up the discuss the topic with whomever you wish \u2013 but outside of Mass.<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s all pray for peace in Europe.<\/p>\n

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