The family remains the basic unit of society and the first school in which children learn the human, spiritual and moral values… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The right to life is the first human right. Abortion is killing someone that cannot defend him or herself. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A Christian who does not protect creation, who does not let it grow, is a Christian who does not care about the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It means caring for one another in our families: husbands and wives first protect one another, and then, as parents, they care… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Essential to the attainment of these national goals is the moral imperative of ensuring social justice and respect for human dignity. The… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The economic part is the one that came out first because there were some problems about which the press spoke a lot. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The presence of the devil is on the first page of the Bible, and the Bible ends as well with the presence… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Living Holy Week following Jesus means learning how to come out of ourselves to reach out to others, to go to the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In Europe first and now in America, elected men have taken it upon themselves to indebt their people to create an atmosphere… — 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
Jesus wanted to show us his heart as the heart that loved so deeply. For this reason we have this commemoration today,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
At the first meeting I had with the (Italian) bishops in May 2013, one of the three things I said was: with… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A beautiful homily, a genuine sermon, must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Be the first to seek to bring good, do not grow accustomed to evil, but defeat it. — 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
Gossip can also kill, because it kills the reputation of the person! It is so terrible to gossip! At first it may… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The key phrase used by the synod, which I'll take up again, is 'integrate' in the life of the Church the wounded… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The right to life is the first human right. Abortion is killing someone that cannot defend himself. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
You can have large projects and implement them by means of a few of the smallest things. Or you can use weak… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I then greet and cordially thank you all, dear friends belonging to other religious traditions; first of all the Muslims, who worship… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The moral problem of abortion is of a pre religious nature because the genetic code is written in a person at the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Don't be afraid to go against the current, when they want to steal our hope, when they propose rotten values to us,… — 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
The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It is normal for husband and wife to argue: it's normal. It always happens. But my advice is this: never let the… — 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
The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
First, we can pray in communion with the Church on earth and in heaven. Let us not underestimate the power of so… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
And now I would like to give the blessing, but first - first I ask a favor of you: before the Bishop… — 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
Terrorism grows when there are no other options, and when the center of the global economy is the god of money and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It also happens to me that when I meet a clericalist, I suddenly become anti-clerical. Clericalism should not have anything to do… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The proclamation of the Gospel is destined primarily to the poor, to those who often lack the essentials for a decent life.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I am always wary of decisions made hastily. I am always wary of the first decision, that is, the first thing that… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It is true that going out on to the street implies the risk of accidents happening, as they would to any ordinary… — 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
The first genocide of the 21st century was against you, the Armenian people. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let's return to our first love, in order to receive the fire which Jesus has kindled in the world and to bring… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
First of all, you ask me if the God of Christians forgives one who doesn't believe and doesn't seek the faith. Premise… — 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
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