Pope Francis: Mass Is for Lifting Hearts, Not Cellphones
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Pope Francis: Mass Is for Lifting Hearts, Not Cellphones
"He does not say, ‘Lift up your cellphones to take pictures.’" The remarks drew applause, particularly after Francis called the use of phones
during services a "very ugly thing." General audiences, held regularly on Wednesdays, usually consist of short teachings and readings.
that It makes me very sad when I celebrate Mass here in the piazza or in the basilica,
During a general audience at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Wednesday morning, Francis chastised Catholics who use their phones during Mass.
In his 2016 teaching on the family, Francis encouraged families to spend time chatting over a meal rather than staring at their screens.
Francis also took aim at "some priests and even bishops" who were guilty of reaching for their phones.
"He does not say, ‘Lift up your cellphones to take pictures.’" The remarks drew applause, particularly after Francis called the use of phones
during services a "very ugly thing." General audiences, held regularly on Wednesdays, usually consist of short teachings and readings.
that It makes me very sad when I celebrate Mass here in the piazza or in the basilica,
During a general audience at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Wednesday morning, Francis chastised Catholics who use their phones during Mass.
In his 2016 teaching on the family, Francis encouraged families to spend time chatting over a meal rather than staring at their screens.
Francis also took aim at "some priests and even bishops" who were guilty of reaching for their phones.