"Pope Francis emphasizes Holy Spirit's power to unite polarized Church"

On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Francis urged Christians to overcome their fears and let the Holy Spirit revive the flame of God's love. He explained that fear can cause people to shut themselves in and isolate themselves from others, but the gift of the Spirit frees us from fear and opens doors. The Spirit makes us feel God's proximity, casting out fear, illuminating the way, and sustaining us in adversity. The Pope called on everyone to invoke the Holy Spirit for a new Pentecost to cast out the fears that assail us and revive the flame of God's love.