You cannot be in a position of power and destroy the life of another person. Pope Francis destroylifeperson Change image and share on social
We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity. Pope Francis bosomchurchmediocrity Change image and share on social
A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian. Pope Francis christiangoodgovern Change image and share on social
Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but God in creation has set us free: it is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person. Pope Francis creationexpressfree Change image and share on social
This is me, a sinner on whom the Lord has turned his gaze. And this is what I said when they asked me if I would accept my election as pontiff. I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, and I accept in a spirit of penance. Pope Francis acceptaskchrist share on social
Jesus teaches us another way: Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in body as well as spirit. Pope Francis bodybrotherinteract Change image and share on social
I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess. Pope Francis churchdreammother Change image and share on social
If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? We shouldn't marginalise people for this. They must be integrated into society. Pope Francis gaygoodintegrate Change image and share on social
Abortion isn't a lesser evil, it's a crime. Taking one life to save another, that's what the Mafia does. It's a crime. It's an absolute evil. Pope Francis abortionabsolutecrime Change image and share on social
You tell me: Can you live crushed under the weight of the present? Without a memory of the past and without the desire to look ahead to the future by building something, a future, a family? Can you go on like this? This, to me, is the most urgent problem that the Church is facing. Pope Francis aheadbuildchurch share on social