Quotes from Pope Francis
If the Christian is a restorationist, a legalist, if he wants everything clear and safe, then he will find nothing. Tradition and memory of the past must help us to have the courage to open up new areas to God.
— Pope Francis
If investments in banks fall, it is a tragedy, and people say, 'What are we going to do?' but if people die of hunger, have nothing to eat or suffer from poor health, that's nothing.
— Pope Francis
Young people are just as attracted to the truth as they are convenience and expediency.
— Pope Francis
The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity's deepest needs.
— Pope Francis
The true strength of the Christian is the power of truth and love, which leads to the renunciation of all violence. Faith and violence are incompatible.
— Pope Francis
Created half to rise, and half to fall; Great lord of all things, yet a prey to all; Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurled; The glory, jest, and riddle of the world!
— Pope Francis
We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.
— Pope Francis
Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship.
— Pope Francis
Jesus is more than a friend. He is a teacher of truth and life who shows us the way that leads to happiness.
— Pope Francis
Where there is truth, there is also light, but don't confuse light with the flash.
— Pope Francis
Proclaim the beauty and truth of the Christian message to a society which is tangent by confusing presentations of sexuality, marriage and the family.
— Pope Francis
The church does not need apologists of its causes nor crusaders of its battles, but sowers humble and confident of the truth, who ... trust of its power
— Pope Francis