“ Proselytism is solemn nonsense; it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve our knowledge of the world around us. Pope Francis
“ We know that in the attempt to be freed of the enemy without, we can be tempted to feed the enemy within. To imitate the hatred and violence of tyrants and murderers is the best way to take their plac… Pope Francis
“ Politics is the most important of the civil activities and has its own field of action, which is not that of religion. 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
“ This is one of the greatest challenges of our time: to convert ourselves to a type of development that knows how to respect creation. Pope Francis
“ More and more people work on Sundays as a consequence of the competitiveness imposed by a consumer society. Pope Francis
“ Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason. Pope Francis
“ The people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials. 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
“ The Pope loves everyone, rich and poor alike, but the Pope has the duty, in Christ's name, to remind the rich to help the poor, to respect them, to promote them. Pope Francis
“ We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. The teaching of the church is clear, and I am a son of the church, but it is not necessary to ta… Pope Francis
“ 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
“ 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 tur… Pope Francis
