Preached at the National Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, in 2022.

  • Pope Francis's 2022 theme calls for patient, compassionate listening that builds unity.
  • The Nigerian bishops extended the day into a Communications Week to promote media literacy in parishes.
  • Real listening is more than hearing: it takes empathy and respect for others.
  • A synodal Church depends on humble, mutual listening rather than people simply waiting for their turn to speak.

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