Ask yourselves this question: How often is Jesus inside and knocking at the door to be let out, to come out? And… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We need to avoid the spiritual sickness of a church that is wrapped up in its own world: when a church becomes… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing… — 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
There are some things we really need to take care of: the children, and grandparents. Children, whether they are young or older,… — 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
Without mercy, we have little chance nowadays of becoming part of a world of 'wounded' persons in need of understanding, forgiveness, love. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Just as we need the courage to be happy, we also need the courage to live simply. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of people in need. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor.… — 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
Babies cry, make noise, go here and there. But it annoys me when a baby cries in church and there are those… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Today, this selfish attitude of indifference has taken on global proportions, to the extent that we can speak of a globalization of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Proselytism is solemn nonsense; it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity's deepest needs. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Proselytism is solemn nonsense, it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Indifference to our neighbour and to God also represents a real temptation for us Christians. Each year during Lent we need to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us pause before the Child of Bethlehem. Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Almost without being aware of it, we end up being incapable of feeling compassion at the outcry of the poor, weeping for… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We need to reflect with great seriousness about why many young people don't feel like getting married... For fear of failure, many… — 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
