Catholic Quotes by Pope Francis

Gratitude is a flower that blooms in noble souls.

— Pope Francis

A Christian who is not a revolutionary today isn't a Christian

— Pope Francis

If I speak of Islamic violence, I must speak of Catholic violence.

— Pope Francis

I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt.

— Pope Francis

There are no part-time Christians.

— Pope Francis

Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.

— Pope Francis

From the Cross, Christ teaches us to love even those who do not love us.

— Pope Francis

There is no such thing as low-cost Christianity. Following Jesus means swimming against the tide, renouncing evil and selfishness

— Pope Francis

Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits…

— Pope Francis

Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven.

— Pope Francis

Some people believe that - pardon my language - in order to be good Catholics, we should be like rabbits. No.

— Pope Francis

Holiness doesn't mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.

— Pope Francis

Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards Him. He awaits…

— Pope Francis

The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone!…

— Pope Francis

I believe that Catholics involved in politics carry the values of their religion within them, but have the mature awareness and expertise…

— Pope Francis

In the Western Church to which I belong, priests cannot be married as in the Byzantine, Ukrainian, Russian or Greek Catholic Churches.…

— Pope Francis

Imagine, to become a priest there are eight years of study and preparation, and then if after a while you can't do…

— Pope Francis

All Catholics must ask themselves what they personally have done lately to build up the holiness of the church and ensure people…

— Pope Francis

Every Catholic parliamentarian must vote according their well-formed conscience. I would say just this. I believe it is sufficient because - I…

— Pope Francis

A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the…

— Pope Francis

I sincerely hope I can contribute to the progress there has been in relations between Jews and Catholics since the Second Vatican…

— Pope Francis

If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him? The Catechism of the…

— Pope Francis

Let us remember Paul VI's words: "For the Catholic Church, no one is a stranger, no one is excluded, no one is…

— Pope Francis

Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face…

— Pope Francis

I don't like to speak of Islamic violence, because every day, when I browse the newspapers, I see violence, here in Italy...…

— Pope Francis

I make a forceful and urgent call to the entire Catholic Church, and also to every Christian of other confessions, as well…

— Pope Francis

American Catholics are committed to building a society which is truly tolerant and inclusive, to safeguarding the rights of individuals and communities,…

— Pope Francis

Let us never give in to pessimism, to that bitterness that the devil offers us every day. Do not give in to…

— Pope Francis

I believe that it is truly important for everyone to confront in dialogue the historical reality of the Reformation, its consequences and…

— Pope Francis

Christ leads us to go out from ourselves more and more, to give ourselves and to serve others.

— Pope Francis

Let us pray for peace: peace in the world and in each of our hearts.

— Pope Francis

In this Year of Faith, we pray to the Lord that the Church may always be a true family that brings God’s…

— Pope Francis

God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.

— Pope Francis

It's true, harm to Catholics must always be avoided, and all of us do this...but not at the price of the truth!

— Pope Francis

We cannot trust in our own strength, but only in Jesus and in his mercy.

— Pope Francis

Our prayer cannot be reduced to an hour on Sundays. It is important to have a daily relationship with the Lord.

— Pope Francis

We all have in our hearts some areas of unbelief. Let us say to the Lord: I believe! Help my unbelief.

— Pope Francis

I love it when people can actually engage with the materials of the sacrament in advance.

— Pope Francis

We cannot be part-time Christians! We should seek to live our faith at every moment of every day.

— Pope Francis

In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ.

— Pope Francis