Jesus Quotes by Pope Francis

Jesus is the one who brings God to us and us to God.

— Pope Francis

Sometimes tears are the glasses that we need to see Jesus.

— Pope Francis

Jesus did not say: 'One of you go', but 'All of you go': we are sent together.

— Pope Francis

Jesus is God but he humbled himself to walk with us. He is our friend, our brother.

— Pope Francis

Jesus fought Satan in 'hand to hand combat' . . . 'you need to protect this victory.'

— Pope Francis

Jesus came to save us: let us not reject this marvelous gift!

— Pope Francis

It is through an unbroken chain of witnesses that we come to see the face of Jesus.

— Pope Francis

From the Cross, Christ teaches us to love even those who do not love us.

— Pope Francis

This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.

— Pope Francis

How wonderful it is to be surprised by God’s call, to embrace his word, and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus...…

— Pope Francis

In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves.

— Pope Francis

To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts.

— Pope Francis

Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

— Pope Francis

Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times…

— Pope Francis

When we do not profess Jesus Christ, we profess the worldliness of the devil, a demonic worldliness.

— Pope Francis

Christ leads us to go out from ourselves more and more, to give ourselves and to serve others.

— Pope Francis

Jesus speaks in the silence of the mystery of the Eucharist and reminds us each time that following him means going out…

— Pope Francis

Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not…

— Pope Francis

Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in…

— Pope Francis

We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador…

— Pope Francis

True peace is not a balance of opposing forces, and it is not ‘a lovely façade’ simply covering conflicts and divisions. Rather,…

— Pope Francis

This is me, a sinner on whom the Lord has turned his gaze. And this is what I said when they asked…

— Pope Francis

We can study the whole history of salvation, we can study the whole of Theology, but without the Spirit we cannot understand.…

— Pope Francis

We can walk when we want to, we can build many things, but if we do not witness to Jesus Christ then…

— Pope Francis

Dear friends, sometimes we may be tempted to allow ourselves be overtaken by laziness or despondency, especially when faced with the hardships…

— Pope Francis

"God is love". His is not a sentimental, emotional kind of love but the love of the Father who is the origin…

— Pope Francis

I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts…

— Pope Francis

Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face…

— Pope Francis

The life of a family is filled with beautiful moments: rest, meals together, walks in the park or the countryside, visits to…

— Pope Francis

For us Christians, love of neighbour springs from love of God; and it is its most limpid expression. Here one tries to…

— Pope Francis

We have so many priests who have gone half way … it’s sad that they did not manage to go the whole…

— Pope Francis

The Holy Spirit, in the variety of his gifts, unites us and enables us to contribute to the building up of the…

— Pope Francis

Let us never forget this, he is pure mercy, let us go to Jesus!

— Pope Francis

Ask Jesus what he wants from you and be brave!

— Pope Francis

The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you.

— Pope Francis

Jesus’ Cross shows the full force of evil, but also the full power of God’s mercy.

— Pope Francis

Let Jesus preach to you, and and let Jesus heal you. We are all wounded. Everyone.

— Pope Francis

The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.

— Pope Francis

The life of Jesus is a life for others. It is a life of service.

— Pope Francis

To follow Jesus means to share his merciful love for every human being.

— Pope Francis