This may sound like heresy, but it is the greatest truth! It is more difficult to let God love us, than to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
As long as the problems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolute autonomy of markets and financial speculation… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
... the Christian is a person who remembers: ... He continually says to the Lord: 'Yes, I want the commandments, I want… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Sometimes we know what we have to do, but we lack the courage to do it. Let us learn from Mary how… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If one has the answers to all the questions - that is the proof that God is not with him. It means… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Open your hearts to the Lord. The Lord is waiting for you and the Church will welcome you if your willingness to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards Him. He awaits… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The confessional is not a torture chamber, but the place in which the Lord's mercy motivates us to do better. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Holy Spirit, in the variety of his gifts, unites us and enables us to contribute to the building up of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
How many innocent people and children suffer in the world! Lord, grant us your peace! — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the Church, and in the journey of faith, women have had and still have a special role in opening doors to… — 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
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
When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross and when we proclaim Christ without the cross, we are… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone!… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Without prolonged moments of adoration, of prayerful encounter with the word, of sincere conversation with the Lord, our work easily becomes meaningless;… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Despite our sins, we can say with Peter: Lord, you know everything, you know that I love you. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In this Year of Faith, we pray to the Lord that the Church may always be a true family that brings God’s… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us go back to the Lord. The Lord never tires of forgiving: never! It is we who tire of asking his… — 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
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
