I entered the diocesan seminary. I liked the Dominicans, and I had Dominican friends. But then I chose the Society of Jesus,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus Christ conferred power upon Peter, but what sort of power was it? Jesus’ three questions to Peter about love are followed… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The perfect family doesn't exist, nor is there a perfect husband or a perfect wife, and let's not talk about the perfect… — 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
At the first meeting I had with the (Italian) bishops in May 2013, one of the three things I said was: with… — 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
Imagine, to become a priest there are eight years of study and preparation, and then if after a while you can't do… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, they are persons, they are not some vague idea in the clouds.… — 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
