Pope Francis on the Danger of Self-Interest and Hypocrisy to the Church

"Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity.

"'A life set only on profiting and taking advantage of situations at the expense of others inevitably causes interior death,' Pope Francis said Aug. 21 in Paul VI Hall.

"'And how many people say they are close to the Church, friends of priests, bishops, while they are only looking for their own interest. These are the hypocrisies that destroy the Church,' he added in a departure from his prepared remarks."

 A recent article in the National Catholic Register reported on this commentary from Pope Francs.

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National Catholic Register: Pope Francis: Self-Interest and Hypocrisy Destroy the Church (21 AUG 19)