Quotes from Pope Francis

I allow myself to honor the man who fought in moments when he had no strength to impose himself, until he managed to impose himself. [Joseph] Ratzinger. Cardinal Ratzinger deserves applause.

The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.

Let's say 'Yes' to life and 'No' to death.

How many Christians live for appearances? Their life seems like a soap bubble. The soap bubble is beautiful, with all its colours! But it lasts only a second, and then what?

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.

Every child that isn't born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord.

If Jesus is to become the center of our life, we need to spend time in His presence, before the Tabernacle.

Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but God in creation has set us free: it is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person.

You cannot be in a position of power and destroy the life of another person.

The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.

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!

Life is a precious gift, but we realize this only when we give it to others.

In the face of life's difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.

Do not be content to live a mediocre Christian life: walk with determination along the path of holiness.

Life rejuvenates and acquires energy when it multiplies: It is enriched, not impoverished.

We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life.

Say no to an ephemeral, superficial and throwaway culture, a culture that assumes that you are incapable of taking on responsibility and facing the great challenges of life!

Let us all remember this: one cannot proclaim the Gospel of Jesus without the tangible witness of one's life.

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

Certain realities in life are only seen through eyes that are cleansed through our tears. Let us learn how to weep

Are our lives truly filled with the presence of God? How many things take the place of God in my life each day?

Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!

Dear Young People, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals!

A small step, in the midst of great human limitations, can be more pleasing to God than a life which appears outwardly in order but moves through the day without confronting great difficulties.