The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer. — 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
How many Christians live for appearances? Their life seems like a soap bubble. The soap bubble is beautiful, with all its colours!… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The alliance of love between a man and a woman, an alliance for life, cannot be improvised, and is not made in… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Although it is a symbol of life, the female body is unfortunately not rarely attacked and disfigured, even by those who should… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Not to share one’s goods with the poor is to rob them and to deprive them of life. It is not our… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Human life must always be defended from its beginning in the womb and must be recognised as a gift of God that… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It's best to not confuse optimism with hope. Optimism is a psychological attitude toward life. Hope goes further. It is an anchor… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
“Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs, or anything else—God… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The parish is the presence of the Church in any given territory, an environment for hearing God's word, for growth in Christian… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Poverty that is learned with the humble, the poor, the sick and all those who are on the existential peripheries of life.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Religious life ought to promote growth in the Church by way of attraction. The Church must be attractive. Wake up the world!… — 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
Today, elderly people are discarded when, in reality, they are the seat of wisdom of the society...the right to life means allowing… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
How precious is the family as the privileged place for transmitting the faith! Speaking about family life, I would like to say… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till now you… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
All too often, as we know from experience, people do not choose life; they do not accept the gospel of life, but… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I extend my appreciation to the associations, movements and all those who defend human life. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We cannot take a step in our Christian life without the help of the Lord, because we are weak. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
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
Our life must be centred on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
“Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only diminish us, and being open to the many different possibilities which life… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith. — 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
Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you! — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Our life is made up of time, and time is a gift from God, so it is important that it be used… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If Jesus is to become the center of our life, we need to spend time in His presence, before the Tabernacle. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
“The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Be present to those who, living in the midst of a society burdened by poverty and corruption, are broken in spirit, tempted… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Prayer, humility, and charity toward all are essential in the Christian life: they are the way to holiness. — 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
Life once conceived, must be protected with the utmost care; abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Gospel teaches us what Jesus' kingdom requires of us... Reminds us that closeness and tenderness are the rules of life. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance, says Jesus. This is where true wealth is found,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The mercy of Jesus is not just sentiment: indeed it is a force that gives life, that raises man up! — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If sadness comes to you one day with an invitation, tell it you are committed to joy and will be faithful to… — 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
