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Ukranian Catholic Patriarch Continued from page 11 “Pastoral conversion also means we ways, new methods.” ity of that preaching is very profound.” have to discern which methods we use, Finally, Patriarch Sviatoslav said, He believes that Pope Francis is a according to today’s way of thinking, people are looking for Christian leaders Church leader with that kind of pro - in order to preach a Gospel (that will with an authentic Gospel lifestyle, “not found credibility and authenticity, a penetrate) inside their realities, to in the external forms” – the art, music “gift of the Holy Spirit.” preach to their lives, their hearts,” he or vestments – “but for the substance. said. “We have to discern, be convert - And if somebody behaves according to This article was based on an article by Cindy ed and not be afraid to look to new the Gospel he is preaching, the credibil - Wooden of the Catholic News Service.

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