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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Elected on March 13, 2013, he is the first pope from the Americas, the Southern Hemisphere, and the Jesuit order. Known for his humility, focus on the poor, and social justice, he advocates for church reform, environmental protection, and interfaith dialogue. His papacy addresses global issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and migration crises.

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Famous Pope Francis Quotes

“Let Jesus preach to you, and and let Jesus heal you. We are all wounded. Everyone.”

Jesus Heal Wounded

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“The life of Jesus is a life for others. It is a life of service.”

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“Jesus intercedes for us each day. Let us pray: Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me!”

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“We must walk united with our differences: there is no other way to become one. This is the way of Jesus.”

Way Jesus Differences Walks United

Book:My Door Is Always Open: A Conversation on Faith, Hope and the Church in a Time of Change

Source: My Door Is Always Open: A Conversation on Faith, Hope and the Church in a Time of Change

“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!”

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“Lord Jesus, make us capable of loving as you love.”

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Book:The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis

Source: The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis

“Dear young people, please, don’t be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Don’t be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did.”

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“Jesus on the cross feels the whole weight of the evil, and with the force of God's love he conquers it; he defeats it with his resurrection. This is the good that Jesus does for us on the throne of the cross. Christ's cross, embraced with love, never leads to sadness, but to joy, to the joy of having been saved and of doing a little of what he did on the day of his death.”

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“Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not go to the drycleaners. I have to go encounter Jesus who gave his life for me.”

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“Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times of difficulty.”

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“To follow Jesus means to share his merciful love for every human being.”

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“This is God's way, the way of humility. It is the way of Jesus; there is no other. And there can be no humility without humiliation.”

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“Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles. Are we ready to serve others like this.”

Jesus Feet Ready Apostles

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“Living Holy Week following Jesus means learning how to come out of ourselves to reach out to others, to go to the outskirts of existence, to be the first to move towards our brothers and sisters, especially those who are most distant, those who are forgotten, those who are most in need of understanding, consolation and help. There is so much need to bring the living presence of Jesus, merciful and full of love!”

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“When Jesus stepped into the waters of the Jordan and was baptized by John the Baptist, he did so not because he was in need of repentance, or conversion: he did it to be among people who need forgiveness, among us sinners, and to take upon himself the burden of our sins.”

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“We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador for Christ means above all to invite everyone to a renewed personal encounter with the Lord Jesus.”

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Book:With the Smell of the Sheep: Pope Francis Speaks to Priests, Bishops, and Other Shephards

Source: With the Smell of the Sheep: Pope Francis Speaks to Priests, Bishops, and Other Shephards

“Ours is not a joy born of having many possessions, but of having encountered a person: Jesus in our midst.”

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