Pope Francis Quotes

When I was a seminarian, I was dazzled by a girl I met at an uncle's wedding. I was surprised by her beauty, her intellectual brilliance... and, well, I was bowled over for quite a while.

~ Pope Francis

Politics is a noble activity. We should revalue it, practise it with vocation and a dedication that requires testimony, martyrdom, that is to die for the common good.

~ Pope Francis

A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!

~ Pope Francis

Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good. I cannot wash my hands, eh? We all have to give something!

~ Pope Francis

It makes me sad when I find sisters who aren't joyful. They might smile, but with just a smile they could be flight attendants!

~ Pope Francis

Every man, every woman who has to take up the service of government, must ask themselves two questions: 'Do I love my people in order to serve them better? Am I humble and do I listen to everybody, to diverse opinions in order to choose the best path?' If you don't ask those questions, your governance will not be good.

~ Pope Francis

The people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials.

~ Pope Francis

Money has to serve, not to rule.

~ Pope Francis

My choices, including those related to the day-to-day aspects of life, like the use of a modest car, are related to a spiritual discernment that responds to a need that arises from looking at things, at people and from reading the signs of the times. Discernment in the Lord guides me in my way of governing.

~ Pope Francis

Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right.

~ Pope Francis

Abortion isn't a lesser evil, it's a crime. Taking one life to save another, that's what the Mafia does. It's a crime. It's an absolute evil.

~ Pope Francis

If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? We shouldn't marginalise people for this. They must be integrated into society.

~ Pope Francis

More and more people work on Sundays as a consequence of the competitiveness imposed by a consumer society.

~ Pope Francis