Today, the news is scandals; that is news, but the many children who don't have food - that's not news. This is grave. We can't rest easy while things are this way. Pope Francis childeasyfood Change image and share on social
A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just. Pope Francis bitecoldmake Change image and share on social
We have to work harder to develop a profound theology of women within the church. The feminine genius is needed wherever we make important decisions. Pope Francis churchdecisiondevelop Change image and share on social
Despite the slowness, the infidelity, the errors and sins it committed and might still commit against its members, the Church, trust me, has no other meaning and goal but to live and witness Jesus. Pope Francis churchcommiterror Change image and share on social
I believe that Catholics involved in politics carry the values of their religion within them, but have the mature awareness and expertise to implement them. The Church will never go beyond its task of expressing and disseminating its values, at least as long as I'm here. Pope Francis awarenesscarrycatholic share on social
We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. The teaching of the church is clear, and I am a son of the church, but it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time. Pope Francis abortionchurchclear share on social
Among us, who is above must be in service of the others. This doesn't mean we have to wash each other's feet every day, but we must help one another. Pope Francis dayfootservice Change image and share on social
A beautiful homily, a genuine sermon, must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid, deep and sure than this proclamation. Pope Francis beautifulbegindeep Change image and share on social
If investments in banks fall, it is a tragedy, and people say, 'What are we going to do?' but if people die of hunger, have nothing to eat or suffer from poor health, that's nothing. Pope Francis bankdieeat Change image and share on social
The confessional is not a torture chamber, but the place in which the Lord's mercy motivates us to do better. Pope Francis chamberconfessionallord Change image and share on social
