Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
May the Lord bless the family and strengthen it in this moment of crisis — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Every expression of true beauty can be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the Church, and in the journey of faith, women have had and still have a special role in opening doors to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone!… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we don't preach the LORD, we preach the Devil, and when we preach worldliness, we preach the Devil — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We cannot take a step in our Christian life without the help of the Lord, because we are weak. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Lord is always there waiting to give us his love: it is an amazing thing, one which never ceases to surprise… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do I pray that the Lord gives me the desire to do his will, or do I look for compromises because I'm… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
No one listens willingly to someone who speaks to them from a position of self-righteousness and judgment. Again and again in the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If, in your relationship with the Lord, you do not feel that He loves you tenderly, you are missing something, you still… — 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
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
If someone is gay and is searching for the Lord and has good will, then who am I to judge him? ...… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
This is me, a sinner on whom the Lord has turned his gaze. And this is what I said when they asked… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We can walk when we want to, we can build many things, but if we do not witness to Jesus Christ then… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Without prolonged moments of adoration, of prayerful encounter with the word, of sincere conversation with the Lord, our work easily becomes meaningless;… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I want to remind priests that the confessional must not be a torture chamber but rather an encounter with the Lord’s mercy… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When the Lord wants to give us a mission, wants to give us a task, He prepares us. He prepares us to… — 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
Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Yet Jesus wants us… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards Him. He awaits… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Sometimes we know what we have to do, but we lack the courage to do it. Let us learn from Mary how… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us never forget that it is the Lord who guides the Church. He is the one who makes our apostolates fruitful. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Christ comes among us at Christmas: it is the perfect time for a personal encounter with the Lord. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Worshipping is stripping ourselves of our idols, even the most hidden ones, and choosing the Lord as the centre, as the highway… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Christians know how to face difficulties, trials and defeat with serenity and hope in the Lord. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters. — 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
We must always walk in the presence of the Lord, in the light of the Lord, always trying to live in an… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Despite our sins, we can say with Peter: Lord, you know everything, you know that I love you. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It is important to have friends we can trust. But it is essential to trust the Lord, who never lets us down. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are all sinners. But may the Lord not let us be hypocrites. Hypocrites don’t know the meaning of forgiveness, joy and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do not forget this: the Lord never wearies of forgiving! We are the ones who weary of asking for forgiveness. — 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
