Pope Francis Quote by C. Christopher Smith

“Pope Francis I, denouncing “an economy of exclusion,” has made inequality a centerpiece of his reign: Just as the commandment “Thou shalt not kill”…

— David Cay Johnston

Father Jude Nnorom also criticized his church leaders, saying the simple lifestyle followed by Pope Francis should challenge African bishops to ask themselves.

— Sylvia Poggioli

I believe in the importance of unity among those who know Christ, who profess to be "Christians." . . . I believe there is…

— James Robison

As Pope Francis visits the United States for the very first time, it is our privilege as Catholics and Americans to welcome His Holiness…

— Marco Rubio

There are many serious and knotty issues that I must face each day, but the Pope Francis reminds me by his example and his…

— Wilton Daniel Gregory

I'm really encouraged by Pope Francis, because I think his attitude is totally laudable.

— Steve Coogan

[Pope Francis]sees a world in need of the Gospel, and of friendship with Jesus Christ, as an antidote to the self-absorption and loneliness that…

— George Weigel

I believe, along with Pope Francis and almost all scientists, that climate change is threatening this planet in horrendous ways, and that we have…

— Bernie Sanders

“I want to highlight the spirit of Pope Francis. Elected to the papacy following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis (Jose Maria Bergoglio),…

— Ilia Delio

I think Pope Francis is our Pope Francis. I mean, the point of him is that he's a global leader, and he's trying, I…

— Naomi Oreskes

“who can stand toe-to-toe with the best and brightest of the secular world, either in person or online, and swell Catholic hearts everywhere by…

— Robert Barron

“Muslim religious leaders — from Al-Azhar in Cairo to local imams throughout the world - need to say exactly what Pope Francis said to…

— Dennis Prager