The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo

Los recientes desacuerdos entre el Papa León XIV y el presidente Donald Trump han sido ampliamente comentados por periodistas, humoristas, y personas influyentes en las redes sociales. Algunos han dicho que el Papa debería mantenerse al margen y no inmiscuirse en asuntos globales como la guerra. Sin embargo, cualquier papa tiene el derecho y la responsabilidad de abordar cuestiones de fe y moral. La moralidad trasciende lo personal; también es social. El Santo Padre debe pronunciarse sobre temas que afectan a la humanidad, incluyendo la guerra y la paz.

The recent disagreements between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump have been discussed at length by news reporters, late night comedians, and social media influencers. Some have said that the pope should “stay in his lane” and not delve into global issues like war. However, any pope has both a right and a responsibility to address matters of faith and morals. Morality is more than personal; it is also social. The Holy Father must speak out on issues that have an impact on human beings, including war and peace.

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis has a long history of offering various formation classes to help those interested grow in their knowledge of our Catholic faith. The format, topics, and even names of the programs have been different over the approximate 40-year history. Most recently, you may have heard of our Basic and Advanced Formation programs.