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I cannot imagine a Christian who does not know how to smile. May we joyfully witness to our faith. — Pope Francis

Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits - but no. — Pope Francis

I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable. — Pope Francis

Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of those who are poor and hungry. — Pope Francis

Do not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent. — Pope Francis

With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost. — Pope Francis

Jesus intercedes for us each day. Let us pray: Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me! — Pope Francis

Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak. — Pope Francis

Jesus fought Satan in 'hand to hand combat' ... 'you need to protect this victory.' — Pope Francis

Let us pray for peace in Africa, especially in the Central African Republic and in South Sudan. — Pope Francis

We see that there are two worms that eat the fabric of the Church, weakening Her. Rivalry and vainglory go against this harmony, this agreement. — Pope Francis

Our life is made up of time, and time is a gift from God, so it is important that it be used in good and fruitful actions. — Pope Francis

Everyone must be a missionary, everyone can hear that call of Jesus and go forth and proclaim the Kingdom! — Pope Francis

Let us ask the Holy Spirit for the grace to live daily according to the mind of Jesus and his Gospel. — Pope Francis

The important thing is to not walk alone, but to rely on each other as brothers and sisters — Pope Francis

Indifference towards those in need is not acceptable for a Christian. — Pope Francis

At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable. — Pope Francis

The victims of problems of the family are the children. The children. Even of problems that neither husband nor wife have a say in. — Pope Francis

It is better to have a Church that is wounded but out in the streets than a Church that is sick because it is closed in on itself. — Pope Francis

G. K. Chesterton: When Man ceases to worship God he does not worship nothing but worships everything. — Pope Francis

The fight against evil is long and difficult. It is essential to pray constantly and to be patient. — Pope Francis

The Church is a mother, not an entrepreneur. — Pope Francis

War is the suicide of humanity because it kills the heart and kills love. — Pope Francis

A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential so that the child or student can find meaning and joy in life. — Pope Francis

A credible witness to truth and to the values of the Gospel is urgently needed. — Pope Francis

If we are to know the Lord, we must go to Him. Listen to Him in silence before the Tabernacle and approach Him in the Sacraments. — Pope Francis

The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful. — Pope Francis

Jesus is the one who brings God to us and us to God. — Pope Francis

Practicing charity is the best way to evangelize. — Pope Francis

Filipinos everywhere are known for their love of God, their fervent piety and their warm devotion to Our Lady and her rosary — Pope Francis

The 'Church' is ... catholic because her communion embraces the whole human race. — Pope Francis

Sunday is the Lord's Day. Let us find time to be with him. — Pope Francis

Each encounter with Jesus fills us with joy, with that deep joy which only God can give. — Pope Francis

Move forward and let others do the same. Simple. This is a guiding principle everyone should have. — Pope Francis

The Son of God became incarnate in the souls of men to instill the feeling of brotherhood. All are brothers and all children of God. — Pope Francis

Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation! — Pope Francis

Let us never forget that it is the Lord who guides the Church. He is the one who makes our apostolates fruitful. — Pope Francis

We who are Christians, members of God's family, are called to go out to the needy and to serve them. — Pope Francis

Where there is calumny, there is Satan himself. — Pope Francis

Suffering is a call to conversion: it reminds us of our frailty and vulnerability. — Pope Francis

Let us allow God to fill our hearts with his goodness and mercy. — Pope Francis

It seems that humanity is incapable of putting a halt to the shedding of innocent blood. — Pope Francis

I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things: human dignity and the common good. — Pope Francis

Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do, and I do it with my heart. — Pope Francis

Despite our sins, we can say with Peter: Lord, you know everything, you know that I love you. — Pope Francis

Let us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world. — Pope Francis

Art in the Church fundamentally exists for evangelization — Pope Francis

Christ's love and friendship are no illusion. On the Cross Jesus showed how real they are. — Pope Francis

We also try to reach out to people who are far away, via digital means, the web and brief messaging. — Pope Francis

Just as we need the courage to be happy, we also need the courage to live simply. — Pope Francis

How I wish everyone had decent work! It is essential for human dignity. — Pope Francis

Why is it taken for granted that women should earn less than men? No! They have the same rights. — Pope Francis

All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace. — Pope Francis

This is the struggle of every person: be free or be a slave. — Pope Francis

A friendship with a woman is not a sin. (It's) a friendship. A romantic relationship with a woman who is not your wife, that is a sin. — Pope Francis

Let the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven. — Pope Francis

Be dispensers of God's grace, not controllers. Don't be the Holy Spirit's customs agents, — Pope Francis

May the man hold fast to what the child has promised. — Pope Francis

I don't live in the papal residence. I live in a simple apartment behind the Vatican gas station. — Pope Francis

Let us protect with love all that God has given us! — Pope Francis

Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone. — Pope Francis

Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own. — Pope Francis

We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity. — Pope Francis

You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. That's how prayer works. — Pope Francis

I'm really encouraged by Pope Francis, because I think his attitude is totally laudable. — Steve Coogan

Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship. — Pope Francis

To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us. — Pope Francis

For the sake of peace, religious beliefs must never be allowed to be abused in the cause of violence and war. — Pope Francis

Let us ask Mary to help us fix our eyes intently on Jesus, to follow him always, even when this is demanding. — Pope Francis

Too often we participate in the globalization of indifference. May we strive instead to live global solidarity. — Pope Francis

In our families we learn to love and to recognise the dignity of all, especially of the elderly — Pope Francis

Lord, help us to live the virtue of generosity, to love without limits. — Pope Francis

Sometimes it is possible to live without knowing our neighbours: this is not Christian — Pope Francis

I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected. — Pope Francis

Auschwitz cries out with the pain of immense suffering and pleads for a future of respect, peace and encounter among peoples. — Pope Francis

Children are victims of a social problem that wounds the family. — Pope Francis

God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes our small efforts and creates great things. — 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

There is another form of poverty! It is the spiritual poverty of our time, which afflicts the so-called richer countries particularly seriously. — Pope Francis

Let us never lose hope! God loves us always, even with our mistakes and sins. — Pope Francis

Holy Mother Church teaches us to end the year and also our days with an examination of conscience ... to be grateful and to ask for forgiveness. — Pope Francis

The family is where we are formed as people. Every family is a brick in the building of society — Pope Francis

Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. — Pope Francis

We have to work harder to develop a profound theology of women within the church. The feminine genius is needed wherever we make important decisions. — Pope Francis

Let us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, starting in our own homes. — Pope Francis

In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care. — Pope Francis

A great challenge: stop ruining the garden which God has entrusted to us so that all may enjoy it. — Pope Francis

The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others. — Pope Francis

No one must use the name of God to commit violence. To kill in the name of God is a grave sacrilege. To discriminate in the name of God is inhuman. — Pope Francis

When a society lacks God, even prosperity is joined by a terrible spiritual poverty. — Pope Francis

Religious freedom is a fundamental human right. — Pope Francis

Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right. — Pope Francis

As your captain, I'm going to push you to not fall back on defense, but to play offense, and to play our match
the Gospel, together. — Pope Francis

Our life must be centred on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary. — Pope Francis

Worshipping is stripping ourselves of our idols, even the most hidden ones, and choosing the Lord as the centre, as the highway of our lives. — Pope Francis

The Church is called to draw near to every person, beginning with the poorest and those who suffer. — Pope Francis

I would like a more missionary church,Not so much a tranquil church, but a beautiful church that goes forward. — Pope Francis

Life once conceived, must be protected with the utmost care; abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes. — Pope Francis

The emptier a person's heart is, the more he or she needs to buy, own, and consume. — Pope Francis

You can't have Christ without the Church, — Pope Francis