Pope urges world to reject ‘banality of consumerism’ and ’empty chatter’
Pope Francis has recommended jettisoning life’s “useless baggage” in 2018, including what he called “empty chatter” and banal consumerism, and focusing instead on building a peaceful and welcoming world, particularly for refugees and migrants. Francis offered his reflections on paring down non-essentials as he celebrated New Year’s Day Mass MondayContinue Reading