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
We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness… — 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
The church does not need apologists of its causes nor crusaders of its battles, but sowers humble and confident of the truth,… — 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
Christian hope is not a ghost and it does not deceive. It is a theological virtue and therefore, ultimately, a gift from… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the Gospel we have just heard, Jesus, the Master, teaches the crowds and the small group of his disciples by accommodating… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I cannot imagine a Christian who does not know how to smile. May we joyfully witness to our faith. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Holy Spirit is a great worker, not a 'trade unionist.' He is a great worker, and He works in us, always.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and… — 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
"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
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
We also must learn to listen more to our conscience. Be careful, however: this does not mean we ought to follow our… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do not be afraid to help one another. The devil is looking for rivalry, division, gangs. Keep working to make progress ...… — 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
Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we talk about the environment, about creation, my thoughts turn to the first pages of the Bible, the Book of Genesis,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are in front of a global scandal of around one billion - one billion people who still suffer from hunger today.… — 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
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
