Pope Leo Urges Latin American Catechists to Renew Their Desire to Evangelise

Asunción, Paraguay, July 10, 2025: Pope Leo on Sunday urged catechists from across Latin America to renew their desire for evangelisation. The Holy Father made this appeal in a special message to catechists participating in the 13th Ordinary Assembly and 10th Study Days of the Society of Latin American Catechists (SCALA). The five-day conference is being held in Asunción, Paraguay, from July 7 to 11.

In his message, the Pope expressed hope that the organisers and participating catechists would reflect on the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, who is the centre and goal of catechesis, during the event. He also urged them to rekindle their desire to proclaim Christ, evangelise, and guide others in saying “yes” to faith in Him.

Founded in 1995, SCALA brings together scholars and researchers in catechesis from across Latin America. The organisation plays a vital role in advancing the Church’s mission of evangelisation in the region through academic study and collaboration.

This year’s Assembly and Study Days bring together scholars in catechesis from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, Uruguay, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Mexico. During their time in Asuncion, the participants will focus on the synodal path initiated by Pope Francis, with the hope of offering guidance to catechists from a theological perspective.

Courtesy: Vatican News

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