A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
True love does not pay attention to the evil it suffers. It rejoices in doing good. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary is his or her mother is an orphan. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Abortion is not the lesser of two evils. It is a crime. It is to throw someone out in order to save… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
How does St. Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, they are persons, they are not some vague idea in the clouds.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The crucifix does not signify defeat or failure. It reveals to us the Love that overcomes evil and sin. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A man who does not know how to have a relationship of friendship with a woman - I'm not talking about misogynists,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential so that the child or student… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
All of us benefit from remembering our past. A people which remembers does not repeat past errors; instead, it looks with confidence… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we do not profess Jesus Christ, we profess the worldliness of the devil, a demonic worldliness. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The proclamation of Jesus is not a veneer: the proclamation of Jesus goes straight to the bones, heart, goes deep within and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Evangelization does not consist in proselytizing, for proselytizing is a caricature of evangelization, but rather evangelizing entails attracting by our witness those… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Sometimes negative news does come out, but it is often exaggerated and manipulated to spread scandal. Journalists sometimes risk becoming ill from… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus on the cross feels the whole weight of the evil, and with the force of God's love he conquers it; he… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Men, to exist, to become complete and mature, need to feel the joy of fatherhood. When a man does not have this… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The book of Genesis tells us that God created man and woman entrusting them with the task of filling the earth and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
This happens today: if the investments in the banks fall slightly... a tragedy... what can be done? But if people die of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is no worse material poverty than one that does not allow for earning one’s bread and deprives one of the dignity… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We don't want this globalised economic system which does us so much harm. Men and women have to be at the centre… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If God, in the Christmas mystery, reveals himself not as One who remains on high and dominates the universe, but as the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
"God is love". His is not a sentimental, emotional kind of love but the love of the Father who is the origin… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we give help to the poor, we are not doing the work of aid agencies 'in a Christian way'. Those are… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
One form of prayer moves us particularly to take up the task of evangelization and to seek the good of others: it… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
You should be real witnesses of a world of doing and acting differently. But in life it is difficult for everything to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It does not render justice to the victims, but rather fosters vengeance. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the roughest moments, remember: God is our Father; God does not abandon his children. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The youth say stupid things and they say good things, as we do, as everyone does. But hear them, speak with them,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
And does not true freedom mean choosing ways in this world that lead to the good of all and are guided by… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Take good care of creation. St. Francis wanted that. People occasionally forgive, but nature never does. If we don't take care of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God’s faithfulness is stronger than our unfaithfulness and our infidelities. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Have the courage to go against the tide of current values that do not conform to the path of Jesus. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
“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 Image
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 Image
Listen to Jesus and follow him. That's the message of the Transfiguration. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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
