Lent is a favorable time for letting Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like Him. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Consumerism has brought us anxiety. Set aside time to play with your children, and turn off the TV when they sit down… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
One of the more serious temptations which stifles boldness and zeal is a defeatism, which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death into life, to change hatred into love, vengeance into forgiveness, war into peace. Yes,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In a world like this, media can help us to feel closer to one another, creating a sense of unity of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is a need for financial reform along ethical lines that would produce in its turn an economic reform to benefit everyone.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Above all, you ask if the God of Christians forgives those who do not believe and who do not seek faith. Given… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
First of all, you ask me if the God of Christians forgives one who doesn't believe and doesn't seek the faith. Premise… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let Christ turn your natural optimism into Christian hope, your energy into moral virtue, your good will into genuine self-sacrificin g love!… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Oh Mary, star of the sea, once again we recourse to thee, to find refuge and sernity, to implore your protection and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The Church encourages those in power to be truly at the service of the common good of their peoples. She urges financial… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we talk about the environment, about creation, my thoughts turn to the first pages of the Bible, the Book of Genesis,… — 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