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
A man who does not know how to have a relationship of friendship with a woman - I'm not talking about misogynists,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
For every Christian, the proclamation and witnessing of the Gospel are never an isolated act. This is important. For every Christian the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them-some food, a place in our homes, our time-not only do… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him? The Catechism of the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
May the deepest spiritual values of the Filipino people continue to find expression in your efforts to provide your fellow citizens with… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The presence of the devil is on the first page of the Bible, and the Bible ends as well with the presence… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Our efforts must aim at restoring hope, righting wrongs, maintaining commitments, and thus promoting the well-being of individuals and of peoples. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I would love to be a well-educated black, because I believe they do have an actual advantage. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Let us remember well, however, that whenever food is thrown out it is as if it were stolen from the table of… — 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 would like to ask you all to see a ray of hope as well in the eyes and hearts of refugees… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When the Lord wants to give us a mission, wants to give us a task, He prepares us. He prepares us to… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I make a forceful and urgent call to the entire Catholic Church, and also to every Christian of other confessions, as well… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Do I guard myself, my heart, my feelings, my thoughts? Do I guard the treasure of grace? Do I guard the presence… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Every Catholic parliamentarian must vote according their well-formed conscience. I would say just this. I believe it is sufficient because - I… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Thank God [Donald Trump] said I was a politician because Aristotle defined the human person as 'animal politicus.' At least I am… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The Church's challenge is staying close to the people, close to the people of the United States, not being a detached Church… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation will offer individual believers and communities a fitting opportunity to reaffirm… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We can coexist well [with Muslims]. But there are fundamentalist groups. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Consumerism has led us to become used to an excess and daily waste of food, to which, at times, we are no… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Today children are disposed of because there is no food or because they are killed before being born – children are discarded.… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
When I was a seminarian, I was dazzled by a girl I met at an uncle's wedding. I was surprised by her… — 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
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