Quotes by Pope Francis

Pope Francis (1936–2025) — 266. Papst der römisch-katholischen Kirche, Jesuit · römisch-katholisch · Argentinien

Der argentinische Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio wirkte als Erzbischof von Buenos Aires und leitete von 2013 bis 2025 als Papst Franziskus die römisch-katholische Kirche vom Vatikan aus. Er prägte sein Pontifikat durch den Einsatz für Barmherzigkeit, weltweite soziale Gerechtigkeit und Schöpfungsbewahrung sowie durch Reformversuche und synodale Prozesse, die innerkirchlich sowohl von konservativer als auch von progressiver Seite scharf kritisiert wurden. Für Bibelleser regt sein Werk zu einer praxisnahen, diakonischen Auslegung an den gesellschaftlichen Rändern an, während sein kirchenpolitisches Handeln und der Umgang mit Missbrauchsfällen Gegenstand weltweiter Debatten bleiben.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption, Relationships & Family, Faith & Trust, Discipleship, Church & Congregation, Hope & Confidence, Service & Love of Neighbour

Quotes by Pope Francis

The Church is not a cultural club, but the family of Jesus.
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Let us never lose hope! God always loves us, even with our faults and sins.
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There is no cross in our life, whether small or great, that the Lord does not share with us.
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Don't be afraid to ask God for forgiveness. He never tires of forgiving us. God is pure mercy.
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The media only writes about the sinners and the scandals, he said, but that's normal, because 'a tree that falls makes more noise than a forest that grows.
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I have neither gold nor silver, but I bring the most precious thing I was given: Jesus Christ!
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Jesus did not say to Peter and the other apostles: Get to know me! but: Follow me! What is needed is not study, but a life as a disciple!
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No one is more patient than God the Father; no one understands like him or can wait like him.
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How pleasant it is to linger before the Crucified One, simply letting ourselves be looked upon by the Lord's gaze of love.
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Jesus is never far from us sinners. He wants to give us his mercy without measure.
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Jesus is our hope. Nothing – not even evil or death – can separate us from the saving power of his love.
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How can we live marriage well? In unity with the Lord, who constantly renews our love and makes it stronger than any difficulty.
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In a family it is normal to care for those who need help. Do not be afraid of being weak!
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The Lord knocks at the door of our heart. Have we perhaps hung up a little sign saying: 'Do not disturb'?
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God does not reveal himself in power and might, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn.
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Holiness does not mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love as a believer.
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We are all sinners. But God heals us with the fullness of his grace, his mercy and his tenderness.
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All marriages go through difficult moments. But these experiences of the cross can make the path of love even stronger.
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Real charity takes some courage: let us overcome the fear of getting our hands dirty in order to help those in need.
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We are all sinners, yet we experience the joy of God's forgiveness and go on our way trusting in his mercy.
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Faith is not decoration, ornamentation. Having faith means truly placing Christ at the center of our lives.
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God's love is not something vague, indefinite; God's love has a name and a face: Jesus Christ.
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We are all like clay vessels, poor and fragile; yet in them lies the precious treasure we bring to others.
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For a Christian, life is not the product of pure chance, but the fruit of a personal calling and love.
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Jesus did not redeem us with an idea. He made himself small and became man. God's Word became flesh.
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Are we annoyed with someone? Let us pray for them. That is Christian love.
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May the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where we feel accepted, loved, and forgiven.
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Consumerism has accustomed us to waste. But throwing away food is like stealing from the poor and the hungry.
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Each of us leaves some room for unbelief in his heart. Let us ask the Lord: I want to believe; help me in my unbelief!
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How beautiful it would be if each of us could say in the evening: today I have done an act of love toward my fellow human beings.
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Dear young friends, do not bury your talents, the gifts you have received from God! Do not be afraid to desire great things.
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When we live as children of God and feel how he loves us, our life becomes new, light, and full of joy.
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Let the risen Jesus into your life. If you have been far away, take just one step toward him: he awaits you with open arms.
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God's love is the same for every person, whatever religion they belong to. He loves even atheists in the same way.
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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.
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Dear couples, maybe you got upset, maybe a plate flew - but please remember: never let a day end without making peace! Never, never, never! That is a secret - a secret to keeping love alive and making peace... Give us this day our daily love - that is the prayer of lovers and betrothed.
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Do not be afraid, throw the gates wide open for Christ!
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God's forgiveness is stronger than all sin.
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If we walk and build without the cross, we may be bishops, priests, cardinals or popes, but not disciples of the Lord.
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Without the proclamation of Christ, the Church becomes a pious NGO instead of the Bride of Christ.
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Sources: theguardian.com

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