Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better'

Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-calls-diocese-of-rome-to-pastoral-evaluation-do-less-and-do-it-betterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Calls Rome Diocese to Pastoral Evaluationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-calls-diocese-of-rome-to-pastoral-evaluation-do-less-and-do-it-betterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-calls-diocese-of-rome-to-pastoral-evaluation-do-less-and-do-it-better#u78601Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:06:09 +0000Pope Leo XIV initiated a pastoral evaluation for the Diocese of Rome, telling priests and pastoral leaders they have permission to do less and do it better. The process centers on a method of listening and discernment rather than introducing a new pastoral program. Coverage from Vatican News, OSV News, Aleteia, Il Messaggero, Infovaticana, Herald Malaysia Online, and The Good News Room highlights the Pope's directive that the Church does not exist for itself and must focus on who and how it leads people to Christ.Why it mattersThis review marks a shift toward localized pastoral discernmen