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
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 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
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
Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good. I cannot wash my hands, eh? We all have to give something! Pope Francis charitychurchcommon 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
You cannot be in a position of power and destroy the life of another person. Pope Francis destroylifeperson Change image and share on social
When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross and when we proclaim Christ without the cross, we are not disciples of the Lord. We are worldly. We may be bishops, priests, cardinals, popes, all of this, but we are not disciples of the Lord. Pope Francis bishopbuildcardinal share on social
Sin, also for those who don't have faith, exists when one goes against one's conscience. To listen to and obey it means, in fact, to decide in face of what is perceived as good or evil. And on this decision pivots the goodness or malice of our action. Pope Francis actionconsciencedecide share on social
