Quotes from Pope Francis
We need to avoid the spiritual sickness of a church that is wrapped up in its own world: when a church becomes like this, it grows sick.
— Pope Francis
Spiritual worldliness kills! It kills the soul! It kills the Church!
— Pope Francis
Profound peace, spiritual consolation, love of God and love of all things in God - this is the sign that you are on this right path.
— Pope Francis
Inconsistency on the part of pastors and the faithful between what they say and what they do, between word and manner of life, is undermining the church's credibility.
— Pope Francis
Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step towards Him. He awaits you with open arms.
— Pope Francis
Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right.
— Pope Francis
A Christian is one who is invited... to join in the feast, to the joy of being saved, to the joy of being redeemed, to the joy of sharing life with Christ. This is a joy! You are called to a party!
— Pope Francis
Not to share one's goods with the poor is to rob them and to deprive them of life. It is not our goods that we possess, but theirs.
— Pope Francis
Our life must be centred on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary.
— Pope Francis
How wonderful it is to be surprised by God's call, to embrace his word, and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus... Your life will become richer and more joyful each day!
— Pope Francis
I extend my appreciation to the associations, movements and all those who defend human life.
— Pope Francis
If you withdraw into yourself, you run the risk of becoming egocentric. And stagnant water becomes putrid.
— Pope Francis