May God welcome the dead into his peace, comfort the families and convert the hearts of the violent ones, who do not… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Such self-denial 'may appear demanding,' but it will allow you, so to speak, to be and to breathe within the heart of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do, and I do it with my heart. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Money is needed to bring about many good things but when your heart is attached, it destroys you — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
May the power of Christ, which brings freedom and service, be felt in so many hearts afflicted by war, persecution and slavery. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The great danger in today's world, pervaded as it is by consumerism, is the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus receives us with all of our limitations, He bring us the mercy of the Father who forgives us, and transforms our… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
As Christians, our duty is to pray for them and ask the Lord to give them the grace of penance, so that… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up: there are no situations which God… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I had an experience of knowing the Polish people when I was a child, and where my father worked many Poles came… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Pay attention, my young friends: to go against the current; this is good for the heart, but we need courage to swim… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Above all, you ask if the God of Christians forgives those who do not believe and who do not seek faith. Given… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us not grow tired of knocking at God's door. Let us go to the heart of God through Mary, our whole… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Dear friends, sometimes we may be tempted to allow ourselves be overtaken by laziness or despondency, especially when faced with the hardships… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us pause before the Child of Bethlehem. Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
All religions are true, because they are true in the hearts of all those who believe in them. What other kind of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Never resort to war! Never war! Above all, I think of all the children who are robbed of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
All of us must care for life, cherish life, with tenderness, warmth...to give life is to open (our) heart, and to care… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I believe that it is truly important for everyone to confront in dialogue the historical reality of the Reformation, its consequences and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The first reform must be the attitude. The ministers of the Gospel must be people who can warm the hearts of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do not forget, read a passage from the Gospel every day. It is the power that changes us, that transforms us, it… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God understands us, He waits for us. He doesn't get tired of forgiving us. If we repent and go to him with… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is so much noise in the world! May we learn to be silent in our hearts and before God. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We all have in our hearts some areas of unbelief. Let us say to the Lord: I believe! Help my unbelief. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Help one another: this is what Jesus teaches us and this what I am doing, and doing with all my heart. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The search for God means having the courage to set out on a risky path, it means following our restless hearts,... — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In some countries, if you carry the Gospel, you can go to jail. You can't carry a cross, because you'll have to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Reforming the social structures which perpetuate poverty and the exclusion of the poor first requires a conversion of mind and heart. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When evangelizers rise from prayer, their hearts are more open; freed of self-absorption, they are desirous of doing good and sharing their… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A mother defends herself with a heart filled with love before doing so with words. I wonder whether there is any love… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could lead to a hardness of heart, we are called to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Through prayer, charity and humility before God, people receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God’s faithfulness is stronger than our unfaithfulness and our infidelities. — Pope Francis Copy Share
Have the courage to go against the tide of current values that do not conform to the path of Jesus. — Pope Francis Copy Share
“Most people nowadays would not consider love as related in any way to truth. Love is seen as an experience associated with the world… — Pope Francis Copy Share
The family remains the basic unit of society and the first school in which children learn the human, spiritual and moral values which enable… — Pope Francis Copy Share
I like to say that women are those who form life in their wombs - and this is a comparison I make - they… — Pope Francis Copy Share
I want to remind priests that the confessional must not be a torture chamber but rather an encounter with the Lord’s mercy which spurs… — Pope Francis Copy Share
To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater… — Pope Francis Copy Share
In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves. — Pope Francis Copy Share
I entrust this Twenty-second World Day of the Sick to the intercession of Mary. I ask her to help the sick to bear their… — Pope Francis Copy Share
Certain realities in life are only seen through eyes that are cleansed through our tears. Let us learn how to weep — Pope Francis Copy Share
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