Thinking Quotes by Pope Francis

It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often…

— Pope Francis

The teachings of the Gospel have direct consequences for our way of thinking, feeling and living.

— Pope Francis

Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits…

— Pope Francis

A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian. This is not…

— Pope Francis

Some people believe that - pardon my language - in order to be good Catholics, we should be like rabbits. No.

— Pope Francis

We need to provide an education which teaches critical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values.

— Pope Francis

Putin has big plans for Russia...Hats off to the Russians. I think I would just get along very well with Vladimir Putin.

— Pope Francis

None of us can think we are exempt from concerns for the poor and for social justice.

— Pope Francis

Each of us has a vision of good and of evil. We have to encourage people to move towards what they think…

— Pope Francis

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

I think of the difficulties which, in various countries, today afflicts the world of work and business; I think of how many,…

— Pope Francis

Let us not have a computer psychology that makes us think we know it all. All answers on computers - but no…

— Pope Francis

I like this idea of the re-foundation of the European Union, maybe it can be done, because Europe - I do not…

— Pope Francis

I think both freedom of religion and freedom of expression are both fundamental human rights, everyone has not only the freedom and…

— Pope Francis

I think with great affection and deep gratitude of my venerable predecessor, Benedict XVI, who during these years of his pontificate has…

— Pope Francis

When I confess a couple who have kids, a married couple, I ask, 'how many children do you have?' Some get worried…

— Pope Francis

"God is love". His is not a sentimental, emotional kind of love but the love of the Father who is the origin…

— Pope Francis

In this work (peace building), the role of religion is fundamental. It is not possible to build bridges between people while forgetting…

— Pope Francis

Unfortunately, what is thrown away is not only food and dispensable objects, but often human beings themselves, who are discarded as 'unnecessary.'…

— Pope Francis

Jesus wanted to show us his heart as the heart that loved so deeply. For this reason we have this commemoration today,…

— Pope Francis

I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary.…

— Pope Francis

For this the Gospel offers us a serene way forward: using the three languages of the mind, heart and hands – and…

— Pope Francis

If anyone feels offended by my words, I would respond that I speak them with affection and with the best of intentions,…

— Pope Francis

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

To be wise use three languages: think well, feel well and do well. And to be wise allow yourselves to be surprised…

— Pope Francis

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

It is horrific even to think that there are children, victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day

— Pope Francis

I don't know how things stand in the thinking of the Italian parliament. The Pope doesn't get mixed up in Italian politics.

— Pope Francis

If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so…

— Pope Francis

You have cast out the wonder of creation - man and woman - and you have put money in its place. This…

— Pope Francis

The culture of comfort, which makes us think only of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries of other people.

— Pope Francis

A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be - and not building bridges - is not Christian.

— Pope Francis

We have, in a sense, lorded it over nature, over Sister Earth, over Mother Earth, i think man has gone too far.

— Pope Francis

Terrorism is everywhere. You think of the tribal terrorism of some African countries.

— Pope Francis

If we don’t think about God, everything ends up being about 'me' and my own comfort.

— Pope Francis

Each of us has a vision of good and of evil. We have to encourage people to move towards what they think…

— Pope Francis

I think that even the Mexican society is a victim of all of this, of these crimes of "cleaning" people, of discarding…

— Pope Francis

Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood.

— Pope Francis

These are roots of all evil, hatred and greed, for money, for the construction and for the sale of weapons. This should…

— Pope Francis

Cars are necessary, but take a more humble one. Think of how many children die of hunger and dedicate the savings to…

— Pope Francis