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I cannot live without people. I need to live my life with others. — Pope Francis

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 distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt. — 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

I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters. — Pope Francis

Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor. — Pope Francis

I love tango, and I used to dance when I was young. — Pope Francis

If I speak of Islamic violence, I must speak of Catholic violence. — Pope Francis

I extend my appreciation to the associations, movements and all those who defend human life. — Pope Francis

It grieves me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car ... — Pope Francis

I ask you to ensure that humanity is served by wealth, and not ruled by it. — Pope Francis

And with the grace of Baptism and of Eucharistic Communion I can become an instrument of God's mercy, of that beautiful mercy of God. — Pope Francis

I ask all people of goodwill to help build a culture of encounter, solidarity and peace — Pope Francis

I am a sinner. This is the most accurate definition. It is not a figure of speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner. — Pope Francis

Pastors must welcome the lost sheep. Actually, I made a mistake. I said welcome, rather, go out and find them. — Pope Francis

I read little, I just glance through one newspaper. Just 15 minutes. — Pope Francis

When I have a problem, I write it down and ask St Joseph to sleep on it — Pope Francis

The charismatics confused the holy liturgy with a school of samba, but than I was converted when I got to know them better and saw the good they do. — Pope Francis

Please pray with me for everyone in Sri Lanka and the Philippines as I begin my trip. — Pope Francis

It makes me sad when I find sisters who aren't joyful. They might smile, but with just a smile they could be flight attendants! — Pope Francis

I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! — Pope Francis

Do I pray that the Lord gives me the desire to do his will, or do I look for compromises because I'm afraid of God's will? — Pope Francis

We have, in a sense, lorded it over nature, over Sister Earth, over Mother Earth, i think man has gone too far. — Pope Francis

I think Pope Francis is our Pope Francis. I mean, the point of him is that he's a global leader, and he's trying, I think he's embracing that role. — Naomi Oreskes

Around us there is the presence of evil. The devil is at work. But in a loud voice I say: GOD IS STRONGER. — Pope Francis

There is never a reason to lose hope. Jesus says: I am with you until the end of the world. — Pope Francis

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

If I go to Italy, I will certainly request to meet with Pope Francis, whom I admire very much. — Jimmy Carter

I pray every day for all who are suffering in Iraq. Please join me. — Pope Francis

I try to lead a life where I don't have to ask God for forgiveness. — Pope Francis

Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood. — Pope Francis

God always forgives, always. But he asks that I forgive. If I don't forgive, in a certain sense I am closing the door to God's forgiveness. — Pope Francis

But I am telling you: I would prefer a thousand times over a bruised Church to an ill Church! — Pope Francis

I believe in the kindness of others, and that I must love them without fear. — Pope Francis

I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists. — Pope Francis

Today I ask you in the name of Christ and the Church, never tire of being merciful. — Pope Francis

Before I give you a blessing, I ask you for a favor: I want you to bless me. — Pope Francis

I do not believe it is right to identify Islam with violence. This is not right or true. — Pope Francis

I feel so low that instead of picking myself up I have to cut others down. — Pope Francis

I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance, says Jesus. This is where true wealth is found, not in material things! — Pope Francis

I can say with total conviction that it was the Holy Spirit that chose, guided the election of Pope Francis. — Donald Wuerl

I'm the type of human who is interested most in the truth. God gave me a healthy love for the truth. — Pope Francis

I don't know if it is all (man's fault) but the majority is, for the most part, it is man who continuously slaps down nature. — Pope Francis

Do I take the Gospel message of reconciliation and love into the places where I live and work? — Pope Francis

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

I like it when someone tells me 'I don't agree.' This is a true collaborator. When they say 'Oh, how great, how great, how great,' that's not useful. — Pope Francis

I believe in the old warrior's credo that "to the victor go the spoils." — Pope Francis

I think that behind the scenes the Pope [Francis] is seen as more of a religious figure, but obviously he is sort of a global political figure. — Joy-Ann Reid

Putin has big plans for Russia ... Hats off to the Russians. I think I would just get along very well with Vladimir Putin. — Pope Francis

I had a long conversation with the imam, the Grand Imam of the Al-Azhar University, and I know how they think ... They seek peace, encounter. — Pope Francis

I have neither silver nor gold, but I bring with me the most precious thing given to me: Jesus Christ. — Pope Francis

Let's pray for whole world that there be brotherhood. I hope this journey of the church we begin today is fruitful for evangelization. — 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

I'm a huge admirer of Pope Francis and everything he stands for. I think he's an incredibly connected spiritual and authentic being. — Joseph Fiennes

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

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

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

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

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

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

We all have in our hearts some areas of unbelief. Let us say to the Lord: I believe! Help my unbelief. — Pope Francis

I love it when people can actually engage with the materials of the sacrament in advance. — Pope Francis

What does he [Pope Francis] mean, "Who am I to judge?" People think he's fantastic, but they also wonder how some of these pieces fit. — Ralph Martin

If someone is gay and seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to judge? — Pope Francis

How marvellous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others! — Pope Francis

Anyone who wants to be pope doesn't care much for themselves, God doesn't bless them. I didn't want to be pope. — Pope Francis

Who am I to judge a gay person? — Pope Francis

I do not believe, that it is true or right that Islam is terrorist. — Pope Francis

I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity. — Pope Francis

I don't know how things stand in the thinking of the Italian parliament. The Pope doesn't get mixed up in Italian politics. — Pope Francis

I think that no one roiled American politics and sort of scrambled the left/right dynamic more 2015 year than Pope Francis. — Joy-Ann Reid

I dream of a church that is a mother and shepherdess. — Pope Francis

Pope Francis also I think was really pivotal in sort of sanctioning and giving that important cosign to the opening of Cuba. — Joy-Ann Reid

My people are poor and I am one of them — Pope Francis

As the son of an immigrant family, I am happy to be a guest in U.S, which was largely built by such families. — Pope Francis

I'm overwhelmed by shame that the people who had the responsibility to take care of the tender ones violated that trust and caused them great pain. — Pope Francis