Church Quotes by Pope Francis

Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor.

— Pope Francis

Art in the Church fundamentally exists for evangelization

— Pope Francis

The Church of Rome, the Pope has always said, 'Seek peace.'

— Pope Francis

The cry of a baby is God's voice: never drive them away from the church!

— Pope Francis

Integrating in the Church doesn't mean receiving communion.

— Pope Francis

The 'Church' is ... catholic because her communion embraces the whole human race.

— Pope Francis

If someone is gay and seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to judge?

— Pope Francis

I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess.

— Pope Francis

First, we can pray in communion with the Church on earth and in heaven. Let us not underestimate the power of so…

— Pope Francis

If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so…

— Pope Francis

Let us pray that the Church be holier and more humble, loving God by serving the poor, the lonely and the sick.

— Pope Francis

In the Church, and in the journey of faith, women have had and still have a special role in opening doors to…

— Pope Francis

Those called to the service of governance in the church need to have a strong sense of justice, so that any form…

— Pope Francis

We Christians identify Christ with the sun, and the moon with the Church, the community of the faithful. No one, save Jesus…

— Pope Francis

I would like a more missionary church,Not so much a tranquil church, but a beautiful church that goes forward.

— Pope Francis

We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.

— Pope Francis

Babies cry, make noise, go here and there. But it annoys me when a baby cries in church and there are those…

— Pope Francis

Instead of seeming to impose new obligations, they should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a…

— 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

I think with great affection and deep gratitude of my venerable predecessor, Benedict XVI, who during these years of his pontificate has…

— 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

The parish is the presence of the Church in any given territory, an environment for hearing God's word, for growth in Christian…

— Pope Francis

Preparation for marriage is very important. It's very, very important because I believe it is something that in the Church, in common…

— 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

The Church is likewise conscious of the responsibility which all of us have for our world, for the whole of creation, which…

— Pope Francis

I have great love for Saint Joseph, because he is a man of silence and strength. On my table I have an…

— Pope Francis

"Do you love me?"; "Are you my friend?". The One who scrutinizes hearts (cf. Rom 8:27), makes himself a beggar of love…

— Pope Francis

For every Christian, the proclamation and witnessing of the Gospel are never an isolated act. This is important. For every Christian the…

— Pope Francis

A God who draws near out of love, the Holy Father continued, walks with His people, and this walk comes to an…

— Pope Francis

Evangelization does not consist in proselytizing, for proselytizing is a caricature of evangelization, but rather evangelizing entails attracting by our witness those…

— Pope Francis

I have great love for St. Joseph, because he is a man of silence and strength. On my table I have a…

— Pope Francis

The Philippines bear witness to the youthfulness and vitality of the Church.

— Pope Francis

You can't have Christ without the Church,

— Pope Francis

Spiritual worldliness kills! It kills the soul! It kills the Church!

— Pope Francis

The Church is a mother, not an entrepreneur.

— Pope Francis

Dear young people, the Church expects great things of you and your generosity. Don’t be afraid to aim high.

— Pope Francis

There is nothing the Church can do except try to educate people to become good consumers.

— Pope Francis

It is necessary to broaden the opportunities for a stronger presence of women in the church.

— Pope Francis

The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you.

— Pope Francis