We live in an age rather skeptical of truth, of its existence." There is a "tendency to believe that nothing is definitive,… — 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
It is horrific even to think that there are children, victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian. This is not… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I like this idea of the re-foundation of the European Union, maybe it can be done, because Europe - I do not… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
But always think this: do not be afraid of failure. Do not be afraid of falling. In the art of walking, what… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Environmental degradation is one of the biggest challenges we have. I think a question that we're not asking ourselves is: 'Isn't humanity… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Cars are necessary, but take a more humble one. Think of how many children die of hunger and dedicate the savings to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We need to provide an education which teaches critical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
These days there is a lot of poverty in the world, and that's a scandal when we have so many riches and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Peace is handcrafted. It is made every day. Also friendship among people, mutual knowledge, esteem, is handcrafted. It's made every day. Respect… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The teachings of the Gospel have direct consequences for our way of thinking, feeling and living. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Terrorism is everywhere. You think of the tribal terrorism of some African countries. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think of the difficulties which, in various countries, today afflicts the world of work and business; I think of how many,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When I confess a couple who have kids, a married couple, I ask, 'how many children do you have?' Some get worried… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
You have cast out the wonder of creation - man and woman - and you have put money in its place. This… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus wanted to show us his heart as the heart that loved so deeply. For this reason we have this commemoration today,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The culture of comfort, which makes us think only of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries of other people. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To be wise use three languages: think well, feel well and do well. And to be wise allow yourselves to be surprised… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think both freedom of religion and freedom of expression are both fundamental human rights, everyone has not only the freedom and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Any Church community, if it thinks it can comfortably go its own way without creative concern and effective cooperation in helping the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I had a long conversation with the imam, the Grand Imam of the Al-Azhar University, and I know how they think... They… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think with great affection and deep gratitude of my venerable predecessor, Benedict XVI, who during these years of his pontificate has… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God's word is unpredictable in its power... The Church has to accept this unruly freedom of the word, which accomplishes what it… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
For example, this, what I said about the bishops who move pedophile priests, the best thing they can do is resign. This… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If we don’t think about God, everything ends up being about 'me' and my own comfort. — 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
Each of us has a vision of good and of evil. We have to encourage people to move towards what they think… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If anyone feels offended by my words, I would respond that I speak them with affection and with the best of intentions,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We have, in a sense, lorded it over nature, over Sister Earth, over Mother Earth, i think man has gone too far. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
For this the Gospel offers us a serene way forward: using the three languages of the mind, heart and hands – and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think that even the Mexican society is a victim of all of this, of these crimes of "cleaning" people, of discarding… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I think the church has to apologize not only to the gay person it has offended, but also to the poor, to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
How many solutions are found to family problems if we take time to reflect? If we think of a husband or wife… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood. — 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
