We must not be afraid to dream, especially if this dream is shared and carried together. We must dream of a society which protects the rights of the poorest, safeguards cultural richness, preserves the natural beauty of the planet, and welcomes the Gospel message of God’s love as expressed in Jesus Christ. These dreams can only become reality if they are shared. May the Lord open your hearts, enlighten your minds, and inspire your discussions, so that you might formulate the paths of hope that our world so desperately needs, and that your work might support, defend, and promote the care of Creation, of the most vulnerable, and the integral development of each person, including their fundamental spiritual dimension. Pope Francis to French Citizens, 11/26, 2021
