30/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): reconciliation, dialogue and forgiveness

Lord Jesus, cast forth the shadow of your cross over peoples at war: may they learn the way of reconciliation, dialogue and forgiveness.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 30 septembre 2016

30/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): peace, unity and reconciliation

Today I leave for Georgia and Azerbaijan. Please accompany me with your prayers so we can sow peace, unity and reconciliation together.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 30 septembre 2016

29/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): defending humanity

The Lord has entrusted the Archangels with the task of defending humanity.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 29 septembre 2016

28/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): to leave the world a better place than the way we found it

How beautiful would it be to leave the world a better place than the way we found it.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 28 septembre 2016

27/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): development

Let us promote a sustainable tourism, which stimulates development and encounter with local peoples and avoids every sort of discrimination.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 27 septembre 2016

26/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): In the brother we help we recognize the face of God

In the brother we help we recognize the face of God which no one sees anymore.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 26 septembre 2016

My to-do list

Being a Christian

Even when I hear nothing

Às vezes, na nossa vida

Breathe

Dear God

Always stay humble

Grace frees us

Kindness

A Love letter

How blessed you are

25/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): solidarity, before the temptation of indifference

The world needs concrete signs of solidarity, especially before the temptation of indifference.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 25, 2016

24/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): taking care of each other and of Creation

Let us walk together taking care of each other and of Creation, our common home.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 24, 2016

23/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): God never tires of offering His forgiveness

God never tires of offering His forgiveness each time we ask for it.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 23, 2016

22/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The more we let ourselves be enveloped by the love of God, the more our lives are renewed

The more we let ourselves be enveloped by the love of God, the more our lives are renewed.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 22, 2016

21/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Dialogue is born when I am capable of recognizing others as a gift of God

Dialogue is born when I am capable of recognizing others as a gift of God and accept they have something to tell me.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 21, 2016

20/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Every encounter with the other is a seed

Every encounter with the other is a seed which can grow into a flourishing tree, where many will find rest and nourishment.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 20, 2016

19/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Serving is the only way to be a disciple of Jesus

Serving is the way that mission is carried out, the only way to be a disciple of Jesus.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 19, 2016

18/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): we are called

As Christians, we are called to be missionaries of the Gospel.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 18, 2016

17/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The concrete sign that we have truly encountered Jesus

The concrete sign that we have truly encountered Jesus is the joy that we show in communicating it to others.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 17, 2016

Where there is love

Beauty is not in the face

16/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Only those who humble themselves can experience the greatness

Only those who humble themselves before the Lord can experience the greatness of his mercy.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 16, 2016

15/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Church is called to walk with Jesus on the roads of the world

The Church is called to walk with Jesus on the roads of the world, in order to meet the humanity of today.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 15, 2016

14/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Church’s forgiveness

The Church’s forgiveness must be every bit as broad as that offered by Jesus on the Cross and by Mary at his feet.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 14, 2016

13/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): trust in God no matter what the circumstances of life

Let us ask for a faith that allows us to have trust in God no matter what the circumstances of life.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 13, 2016

12/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Sport is an opportunity for growth and friendship

Greetings to all the athletes participating in the Paralympics: Sport is an opportunity for growth and friendship.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 12, 2016

11/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Word of God

The Word of God can revive a hardened heart.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 11, 2016

10/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Mercy can truly contribute

Mercy can truly contribute to the building up of a more humane world.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 10, 2016

9/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Lord knocks at the door of our heart

The Lord presents himself each day and knocks at the door of our heart.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 9, 2016

8/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): witness of mercy

To offer today’s world the witness of mercy is a task from which none of us can feel exempted.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 8, 2016

7/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): God is always moved to compassion

God is always moved to compassion whenever we repent.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 7, 2016

6/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): What a great gift the Lord has given us in teaching us to forgive

What a great gift the Lord has given us in teaching us to forgive and in this way to touch the Father’s mercy!

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 6, 2016

5/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The one who builds on God builds on rock

The one who builds on God builds on rock, because he is always faithful, even if we sometimes lack faith.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 5, 2016

4/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Let us carry Mother Teresa’s smile in our hearts

Let us carry Mother Teresa’s smile in our hearts and give it to those whom we meet along our journey. pic.twitter.com/YNGkhd9Z6m

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 4, 2016

3/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Let us imitate Mother Teresa

Let us imitate Mother Teresa who made works of mercy the guide of her life and the path towards holiness.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 3, 2016

2/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Charity means to draw close to the periphery of existence

Charity means to draw close to the periphery of existence of the men and women we encounter every day.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 2, 2016

1/9/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): the earth

God gave us the earth “to till and to keep” in a balanced and respectful way.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 1 septembre 2016

31/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Serving with love and tenderness

Serving with love and tenderness those who are in need helps us to grow in humanity.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 31 août 2016

29/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): God’s mercy

May God’s mercy towards us move us to be merciful towards our neighbors.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 29 août 2016

28/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): An easy prayer to say every day

An easy prayer to say every day: “Lord, I am a sinner: come with your mercy”.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 28 août 2016

27/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): May a powerful gust of holiness sweep through all the Americas

May a powerful gust of holiness sweep through all the Americas during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy!

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 27 août 2016

If you are humble

Paciência

26/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): to help build a better world

Consoling those who suffer we are able to help build a better world.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 26 août 2016

23/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): crimes against humanity

New forms of slavery such as human and organ trafficking, forced labour, and prostitution are true crimes against humanity.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 23 août 2016

21/8/2016 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Mercy is the measure of our authenticity as disciples of Jesus

Mercy does not just mean being a “good person” nor is it mere sentimentality. It is the measure of our authenticity as disciples of Jesus.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 21, 2016

Poverty is not made by God

But God remains

The fruits