Children Quote by Pope Francis
“There is another important point: encountering the poor. If we step outside ourselves we find poverty. Today-it sickens the heart to say so-the discovery of a tramp who has died of the cold is not news. Today what counts as news is, maybe, a scandal. A scandal: ah, that is news! Today, the thought that a great many children do not have food to eat is not news. This is serious, this is serious! We cannot put up with this! Yet that is how things are. We cannot become starched Christians, those over-educated Christians who speak of theological matters as they calmly sip their tea.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Homily, General Audience, Vatican, 2023
He stresses that society ignores the suffering of the poor, treating it as non‑news while focusing on scandals, urging moral responsibility.
In simple terms: Society neglects poverty and focuses on scandals.
Key Takeaway
Act on compassion for the poor.
Themes
poverty
media
morality
compassion
social justice
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
ethical
call to action
When to use this quote
- journalism
- politics
- social work
- community outreach
- faith activism
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
human dignity
public awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift media focus to human suffering?
- What personal actions can confront poverty?
A Different Perspective
The critique may overlook structural causes beyond individual empathy.
