Quotes from Pope Francis
Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.
— Pope Francis
Every Christian can witness to God in the workplace, not only with words, but above all with an honest life.
— Pope Francis
Our Lady is always close to us, especially when we feel the weight of life with all its problems
— Pope Francis
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
An example I often use to illustrate the reality of vanity, is this: look at the peacock; it's beautiful if you look at it from the front. But if you look at it from behind, you discover the truth... Whoever gives in to such self-absorbed vanity has huge misery hiding inside them.
— Pope Francis
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
Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone.
— Pope Francis
The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!
— Pope Francis
God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.
— Pope Francis
We cannot trust in our own strength, but only in Jesus and in his mercy.
— Pope Francis
May all people here find inspiration and strength to build a future of reconciliation, justice and peace for all the children of this beloved land.
— Pope Francis
The people that does not care for its children or grandparents is a people that has not future. Because it doesn't have the strength or the memory to go forward.
— Pope Francis