If we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It will be a demanding life, but full… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Mexican people, you cannot explain this wealth, this history, this joy, the capacity to celebrate amid these tragedies that you have… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Being Christian is not just obeying orders but means being in Christ, thinking like him, acting like him, loving like him; it… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept His offer of salvation… — 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
The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Christianity spreads through the joy of disciples who know that they are loved and saved. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
China is a great nation that offers the world a great culture, so many good things. I love the Chinese people and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Wherever there are men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, there you find joy. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do not be afraid of what God asks of you! It is worth saying `yes' to God. In him we find joy. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
...we must also acknowledge that the majority of the men and women of our time continue to live daily in situations of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A Christian brings peace to others. Not only peace, but also love, kindness, faithfulness and joy. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Joy cannot be held at heel: it must be let go. Joy is a pilgrim virtue. It is a gift that walks,… — 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
If we live the faith in our daily life, then our work too becomes a chance to spread the joy of being… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I want to say one word to you and this word is “Joy”. Wherever there are consecrated people, seminarians, men and women… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I would like to ask you all to see a ray of hope as well in the eyes and hearts of refugees… — 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
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
Accompanying the people in their growth through good times and also through their difficulties, accompanying people in their joy and in their… — 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
