Spiritual worldliness kills! It kills the soul! It kills the Church! Pope Francis churchkillsoul Change image and share on social
From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of divine light is within each of us. Pope Francis darknessdissolvedivine 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
I entered the diocesan seminary. I liked the Dominicans, and I had Dominican friends. But then I chose the Society of Jesus, which I knew well because the seminary was entrusted to the Jesuits. Three things in particular struck me about the Society: the missionary spirit, community and discipline. Pope Francis choosecommunitydiocesan share on social
A mother defends herself with a heart filled with love before doing so with words. I wonder whether there is any love for the church in the hearts of those who pay so much attention to the scandals. Pope Francis attentionchurchdefend Change image and share on social
In the Church, and in the journey of faith, women have had and still have a special role in opening doors to the Lord. Pope Francis churchdoorfaith Change image and share on social
Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship. Pope Francis christchristianfaith Change image and share on social
The Jesuits have a vow to obey the pope, but if the pope is a Jesuit, maybe he should have a vow to obey the superior general... I feel like I'm still a Jesuit in terms of my spirituality, what I have in my heart. Pope Francis feelgeneralheart share on social
Right now, we don't have a very good relation with creation. Pope Francis creationgoodrelation Change image and share on social
I sincerely hope I can contribute to the progress there has been in relations between Jews and Catholics since the Second Vatican Council in a spirit of renewed collaboration. Pope Francis catholiccollaborationcontribute Change image and share on social