Vatican City, 10 November, 2024 / 7:30 pm (ACI Africa).
During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership.
“Brothers and sisters, can we ask ourselves: How do I behave in my fields of responsibility? Do I act with humility, or do I vaunt my position? Am I generous and respectful with people, or do I treat them in a rude and authoritarian way?” he asked pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Reflecting on Sunday’s Gospel reading from St. Mark, Pope Francis said that Jesus denounced people esteemed in the temple, including scribes, who possessed a “hypocritical attitude” and “feigned piety” to attract attention and gain approval from people.
“People revered them beyond appearances, however their behavior often did not correspond to what they said. They were not coherent.”
In contrast to the “corrupt” behavior of some temple officials, the Holy Father highlighted the qualities of Jesus’ leadership that should be imitated by all Christians, particularly those who hold positions of responsibility.
