Home / Quotes / Quote by Pope Francis

Quote by Pope Francis

“Pay attention, my young friends: to go against the current; this is good for the heart, but we need courage to swim against the tide. ... We Christians were not chosen by the Lord for little things; push onwards toward the highest principles. Stake your lives on noble ideals, my dear young people!”

Quote by Pope Francis

Book:The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation

Work

The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation

This book offers a compilation of profound and uplifting quotes from the life and works of St Francis of Assisi, exploring his profound connection with God, his compassion for all creatures, and his reverence for the natural world. It serves as a spiritual guide for readers seeking inspiration and wisdom on the topics of faith, love, and the human relationship with creation. more

Author

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. more

You May Also Like

“While all too many people live in dire poverty, others are caught up in materialism and lifestyles which are destructive of family life and the most basic demands of Christian morality.”

People Christian Poverty Morality Demand Caught Lifestyle Destructive Materialism Caught Up Family Life Christian Morality

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

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

“Be present to those who, living in the midst of a society burdened by poverty and corruption, are broken in spirit, tempted to give up, to leave school and to live on the streets.”

Giving School Spirit Poverty Streets Broken Giving Up Corruption Midst Tempted

Book:Men of Mercy: Pope Francis Speaks to Priests

Source: Men of Mercy: Pope Francis Speaks to Priests

“May the Santo Niño continue to bless the Philippines and may he sustain the Christians of this great nation in their vocation to be witnesses and missionaries of the joy of the Gospel, in Asia and in the whole world.”

World May Whole Christian Joy Nations Whole World Witness Bless Asia Vocation Philippines Great Nations

Author:Pope Francis

“The Gospel, radiant with the glory of Christ’s cross, constantly invites us to rejoice.”

Christ Glory Crosses Invites Rejoice Radiant

Book:The Joy of the Gospel

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Yet Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others. He hopes that we will stop looking for those personal or communal niches which shelter us from the maelstrom of human misfortune and instead enter into the reality of other people’s lives and know the power of tenderness. Whenever we do so, our lives become wonderfully complicated and we experience intensely what it is to be a people, to be part of a people.”

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“All revealed truths derive from the same divine source and are to be believed with the same faith, yet some of them are more important for giving direct expression to the heart of the Gospel. In this basic core, what shines forth is the beauty of the saving love of God made manifest in Jesus Christ who died and rose from the dead.”

Giving Heart Made Important Jesus Christ Divine Expression Source Jesus Christ Direct Died Shining Rose Core Saving God Love Manifest Saving Love

Book:The Joy of the Gospel

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel!”

People Waiting Community Shut Up Our Community Parish

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

“Marriage now tends to be viewed as a form of mere emotional satisfaction that can be constructed in any way or modified at will. But the indispensible contribution of marriage to society transcends the feelings and momentary needs of the couple.”

Way Needs Feelings Form Emotional Couple Mere Satisfaction Contribution Momentary Apostolic

Book:The Joy of the Gospel

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“Challenges exist to be overcome! Let us be realists, but without losing our joy, our boldness and our hope-filled commitment. Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary vigour!”

Joy Challenges Losing Commitment Overcoming Filled Missionary Boldness Realist

Book:The Joy of the Gospel

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“If anyone feels offended by my words, I would respond that I speak them with affection and with the best of intentions, quite apart from any personal interest or political ideology. My words are not those of a foe or an opponent. I am interested only in helping those who are in thrall to an individualistic, indifferent and self-centred mentality to be freed from those unworthy chains and to attain a way of living and thinking which is more humane, noble and fruitful, and which will bring dignity to their presence on this earth.”

Source: The Joy of the Gospel