Quotes from Pope Francis

As Christians, we have an additional reason to love and serve the poor; for in them we see the face and the flesh of Christ, who made himself poor so to enrich us with his poverty.

Perhaps I can say that I am a bit astute, that I can adapt to circumstances, but it is also true that I am a bit naive. Yes, but the best summary, the one that comes more from the inside and I feel most true is this: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.

When everything falls apart, only one thing sustains our hope: God loves us, he loves everyone!

Small yet strong in the love of God, like Saint Francis of Assisi, all of us, as Christians, are called to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we live, and all its peoples.

Families will always have their trials; be living examples of love, forgiveness, and care

Whenever we encounter another person in love, we learn something new about God.

Let us not have a computer psychology that makes us think we know it all. All answers on computers - but no surprises. The challenge of love. God reveals himself through surprises.

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

We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return.

And does not true freedom mean choosing ways in this world that lead to the good of all and are guided by love?

Love makes us similar, it creates equality, it breaks down walls and eliminates distances. God did this with us.

Humanity needs justice, peace and love and we can have this only by returning with our hearts towards God who is the source of all this.

A person who is not convinced, enthusiastic, certain and in love, will convince nobody.

The Church is the home that accepts everyone and refuses no one ... the greater the sin, the greater the love that the Church should show towards those who convert.

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

The Holy Spirit truly transforms us. With our cooperation, he also wants to transform the world we live in.

Charity, patience and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them, you want to share them with others.

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

First of all, you ask me if the God of Christians forgives one who doesn't believe and doesn't seek the faith. Premise that - and it's the fundamental thing - the mercy of God has no limits if one turns to him with a sincere and contrite heart; the question for one who doesn't believe in God lies in obeying one's conscience.

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

God's love is free. He asks for nothing in return; all he wants is for his love to be accepted.

To be a mother is a great treasure. Mothers, in their unconditional and sacrificial love for their children, are the antidote to individualism; they are the greatest enemies against war.

Our world is facing a refugee crisis of a magnitude not seen since the Second World War. This presents us with great challenges and many hard decisions.

War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!