Stop and look at the nativity scene: let us enter the true spirit of Christmas with the shepherds, bringing Baby Jesus all that we are.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 25, 2017
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Tuesday, 26 December 2017
Let us enter the true spirit of Christmas with the shepherds, bringing Baby Jesus all that we are
His humble and infinite love
Contemplating the Baby Jesus, with His humble and infinite love, let us say to Him, very simply: “Thank you for doing all this for me!”
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 24, 2017
Celebrate Christmas
If we really want to celebrate Christmas, let’s contemplate this image: the fragile simplicity of a new-born baby. That’s where God is.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 23, 2017
Let us free Christmas from the worldliness that has taken it hostage!
Let us free Christmas from the worldliness that has taken it hostage! The true spirit of Christmas is the beauty of being loved by God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 22, 2017
Without love, both life and faith are worthless
Without love, both life and faith are worthless.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 21, 2017
Heaven doesn’t value what you have, but what you give
Heaven doesn’t value what you have, but what you give.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 20, 2017
Go out to meet Jesus and entrust your whole life to His merciful love
Go out to meet Jesus, spend time with Him in prayer, and entrust your whole life to His merciful love.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 19, 2017
An opportunity to meet Jesus Christ
Every stranger that knocks at our door is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 18, 2017
Love, not with our words but with our actions
May the Lord grant us the wisdom to seek that which is worthwhile and to love, not with our words but with our actions.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 17, 2017
We become holy when we work for others
We become holy when we work for others. When we do so, we continue the creative action of God in history.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 16, 2017
Jesus always at our side
Even if there were no one else left to remember us, Jesus would always be there at our side.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 15, 2017
Witnessing to the Gospel wherever you are called to live and work
I encourage all of you to live the joy of your mission by witnessing to the Gospel wherever you are called to live and work.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 14, 2017
Christians are called to work concretely in the realities of this world, illuminating them
Christians are called to work concretely in the realities of this world, illuminating them with the light that comes from God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 13, 2017
May social media always be spaces that are rich in humanity!
Thank you for following @Pontifex which turns five years old today. May social media always be spaces that are rich in humanity!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 12, 2017
Faith and charity
We ask for the grace to make our faith more and more operative through acts of charity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 11, 2017
Political activity must be conducted at the service of the human person
Political activity must truly be conducted at the service of the human person, with respect for creation and for the common good.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 10, 2017
Corruption is an evil based on the worship of money
We must fight corruption with determination. It is an evil based on the worship of money and it offends human dignity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 9, 2017
The way that leads to Christ
May the Virgin Mary always be our refuge, our consolation, and the way that leads to Christ.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 8, 2017
No one can claim to be so poor that they have nothing to offer others
We all possess God-given talents. No one can claim to be so poor that they have nothing to offer others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 7, 2017
He entrusts a mission to each one of us
No child of God can be discarded in His eyes. He entrusts a mission to each one of us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 6, 2017
A love that gives meaning to our existence
We are all beggars before the love of God, a love that gives meaning to our existence and that offers us eternal life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 5, 2017
Faith becomes tangible when it finds its expression in love
Faith becomes tangible when it finds its expression in love and, especially, in the service of our brothers and sisters in difficulty.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 4, 2017
Every person is unique and unrepeatable
Every person is unique and unrepeatable. Let us ensure the disabled are always welcomed by the communities in which they live.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 3, 2017
The wisdom of God
May the wisdom of God help us to know how to welcome and accept those who think and act differently from us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 2, 2017
A meaning in life
How much openness is needed to welcome people who feel alone and confused as they search for a meaning in life!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 1, 2017
Saturday, 23 December 2017
God can never be invoked to justify hatred and violence against other human beings
The most holy name of God can never be invoked to justify hatred and violence against other human beings.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 30, 2017
The love of Christ is like a “spiritual GPS”
The love of Christ is like a “spiritual GPS” that guides us unerringly towards God and towards the heart of our neighbor.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 29, 2017
Monday, 18 December 2017
Saturday, 9 December 2017
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
An inclusive society
I want my visit to embrace all the people of Myanmar and to encourage the building of an inclusive society.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 28, 2017
Monday, 27 November 2017
Jesus today
Let us look to Jesus today and say to Him in our hearts: "Remember me, Lord, now that you are in your Kingdom!"
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 26, 2017
Myanmar and Bangladesh
As I prepare to visit Myanmar and Bangladesh, I wish to send a message of greeting and friendship to everyone. I can't wait to meet you!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 25, 2017
Hope
There is also hope for those who have done wrong. Jesus came for this: it is possible to be reconciled with God and begin a new life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 24, 2017
At the end of time
At the end of time, when the Lord comes to meet us, our joy will be immense. We live in anticipation of this encounter!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 23, 2017
The warmth of charity
When we encounter others, do we bring them the warmth of charity or do we stay closed up and warm only ourselves before our fireplace?
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 22, 2017
A source of joy
May Mary's pure and simple smile be a source of joy for each one of us as we face life’s difficulties.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 21, 2017
With joy and hope
Let us work together to ensure that children continue to smile: their faces serene, filled with joy and hope. #WorldChildrensDay
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 20, 2017
Those who hold out their hands asking for our solidarity
On this day, I invite the entire Church to keep its gaze fixed on those who hold out their hands asking for our solidarity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 19, 2017
The support of the prayers
Without the support of the prayers of the faithful, the Successor of Peter cannot fulfill his mission in the world. I am counting on you too!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 18, 2017
Saturday, 25 November 2017
Friday, 24 November 2017
Poverty is not an accident
Poverty is not an accident. It has causes that must be recognized and removed for the good of so many of our brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 16, 2017
Faith is a great life companion
Faith is a great life companion, allowing us to feel the presence of a Father who never leaves His creatures alone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 15, 2017
Nothing and nobody can block the light that Christ puts in our hearts
Nothing and nobody can block the light that Christ puts in our hearts and on the face of His friends.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 14, 2017
A Christian can never be a pessimist!
A Christian can never be a pessimist!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 13, 2017
Staying close to those most in need
We cannot change the world alone, but together we can spread the joy of the Gospel by staying close to those most in need.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 12, 2017
Dedication and spirit of sacrifice
Let us remember in our prayers all those who, with dedication and spirit of sacrifice, care for those who are ill.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 11, 2017
Sunday, 19 November 2017
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Friday, 10 November 2017
The human family
Science expresses its full dignity when it serves the integral development of the person and the human family.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 10, 2017
Bring down the walls which still divide the world
May a culture of encounter always be promoted that is able to bring down the walls which still divide the world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 9, 2017
Only faith
Only faith can transform the end of our earthly life into the beginning of eternal life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 8, 2017
The great mystery of the Father’s love
Jesus of Nazareth walks at our side and introduces us, by his words and the signs he performs, to the great mystery of the Father’s love.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 7, 2017
We must not mistreat our common home
War always causes serious damage to the environment. We must not mistreat our common home, but take care of it for future generations.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 6, 2017
Message of hope
Christ was victorious over death. He is our resurrection and our life. Be witnesses to this message of hope.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 5, 2017
Enthusiasm, wisdom, hope and faith
The Church needs faithful people who proclaim the Gospel with enthusiasm and wisdom, instilling hope and faith.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 4, 2017
The Lord hears us
When we pray, we need to have the courage of faith. Have trust that the Lord hears us!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 3, 2017
Keep the flame of faith!
We are all small and defenceless before the mystery of death, but what a grace if at that moment we keep in our heart the flame of faith!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 2, 2017
We are all called to holiness without exception
Dear friends, the world needs saints and we are all called to holiness without exception. Don’t be afraid!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 1, 2017
Love, justice and truth
May the Virgin Mary help us to take the first step each day in order to build peace in love, justice and truth.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 31, 2017
With the grace of God, never despair
Learn from wonder; nurture astonishment. Live, love, believe. And, with the grace of God, never despair.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 30, 2017
To love with all your heart
I invite you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ in order to learn from Him how to love with all your heart.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 29, 2017
Friday, 3 November 2017
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Remember the sufferings of every person in your heart
Remember the sufferings of every person in your heart. Then bring them all to God in your prayers.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 28, 2017
He constantly welcomes us, protects and forgives us
God loves us with a love so rich in mercy that He constantly welcomes us, protects and forgives us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 27, 2017
Thursday, 26 October 2017
We are all children of God, despite our differences
The culture of encounter means recognizing that we are all children of God, despite our differences.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 26, 2017
Be courageous witnesses
Be courageous witnesses to Christ in the places where you live and work.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 25, 2017
Let us all work together to promote peace
Let us all work together to promote peace among peoples and guarantee respect for human rights.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 24, 2017
The light which shines in the darkness
Jesus gave us the light which shines in the darkness. Defend and protect this light: it is the greatest treasure entrusted to you.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 23, 2017
“Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!”
Today, as we remember Saint John Paul II, let us also recall his words: “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!”
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 22, 2017
Mission is at the heart of Christian faith
On this day, let us remember that the Church is missionary by nature: mission is at the heart of Christian faith. #Missio
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 22, 2017
Out to meet others
The Church is truly alive if it is maternal and missionary and goes out to meet others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 21, 2017
Happiness and peace
Let us bring the flame of Christ’s love to humanity which needs true happiness and peace so much.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 20, 2017
Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God
Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God so that you may transform the world with your faith.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 19, 2017
His boundless love for all
May artists spread the beauty of the faith and proclaim the grandeur of God’s creation and His boundless love for all.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 18, 2017
It is the duty of the human family
It is the duty of the human family to help free every single person from poverty and hunger.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 17, 2017
Sharing requires conversion
Sharing requires conversion, and this is a challenge. #ZeroHunger
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 16, 2017
Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment
Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment is an imperative we cannot ignore. It is a right to which there are no exceptions!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 16, 2017
Sunday, 15 October 2017
Let the joy and beauty of living the Gospel shine through the witness of our lives
Along with the Saints, let the joy and beauty of living the Gospel shine through the witness of our lives.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 15, 2017
We are called to defend and safeguard human life
We are called to defend and safeguard human life, especially in the mother’s womb, in infancy, old age and physical or mental disability.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 14, 2017
Our Lady of Fatima
In this centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, we thank God for the countless blessings we have received under her protection.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2017
Thursday, 12 October 2017
May Mary bless all of us, but especially those seeking employment
The statue of Our Lady of Aparecida was found by poor workers. May Mary bless all of us, but especially those seeking employment.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2017
Goodness and mercy
Like Saint John XXIII, whom we remember today, let us witness to God’s goodness and mercy before the Church and the world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 11, 2017
God has placed hope in our hearts
God does not disappoint! He has placed hope in our hearts so that it can blossom and bear fruit.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 10, 2017
The search for peace
The search for peace is an open-ended task, a responsibility that never ends and that demands the commitment of everyone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 9, 2017
The seed of a new world
When you experience bitterness, put your faith in all those who still work for good: in their humility lies the seed of a new world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 8, 2017
Faith and love
The Rosary is a synthesis of the mysteries of Christ: we contemplate them with Mary, who allows us to see with her eyes of faith and love.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 7, 2017
A network to grow
Let us ensure that the Internet is a safe and richly human place for children: a network that does not entrap them but helps them to grow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 6, 2017
All that is true, good and beautiful
The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 5, 2017
Simplicity and joy
Like Saint Francis of Assisi, let us be transformed by the love of Christ in order to live in simplicity and joy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 4, 2017
In the silence of prayer
Only in the silence of prayer can you learn to listen to the voice of God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 3, 2017
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Our guardian angel
Our guardian angel is a friend we do not see, but whose presence we feel. He accompanies us on our earthly journey to heaven.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 2, 2017
Let us learn from the humility of God who became small for us
Like Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, let us learn from the humility of God who became small for us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 1, 2017
Christians, Jews, and Muslims – for peace
In our times we need to pray so much – Christians, Jews, and Muslims – for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 30, 2017
The truth will set you free
I have chosen this theme for World Communications Day 2018: “The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). Fake news and journalism for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 29, 2017
Always reminded of God’s presence
Today is the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Let us call on them so that we are always reminded of God’s presence.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 29, 2017
A decisive direction to our life, filling it with meaning
Encountering Jesus can give a decisive direction to our life, filling it with meaning.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 28, 2017
Let us share without fear the journey of migrants and refugees
Let us share without fear the journey of migrants and refugees. #ShareJourney
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 27, 2017
Monday, 9 October 2017
Let us commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons
Let us commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons by implementing the Non-Proliferation Treaty to abolish these weapons of death.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 26, 2017
Charity in communion
Charity is more authentic and incisive when it is lived in communion.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 25, 2017
Sunday, 8 October 2017
Friday, 6 October 2017
We can spread the light of God’s hope
If we are faithful to Christ and do good works, we can spread the light of God’s hope.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 23, 2017
The Gospel invites us to recognize Him in our neighbor
The Gospel invites us first of all to answer to God, who loves us and saves us, and to recognize Him in our neighbor.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 22, 2017
In this world wounded by violence, we need fraternity among peoples
I appeal for peace and disarmament: in this world wounded by violence, we need fraternity among peoples.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 21, 2017
Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness
Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness or remain locked in the past, but looks towards the future.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 20, 2017
Concrete solutions to help the poor and refugees
Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 19, 2017
Let us find the courage to purify our hearts
Let us find the courage to purify our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns which choke the Word of God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 18, 2017
To come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others
The more Jesus occupies the centre of our lives, the more He allows us to come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 17, 2017
Global action is needed
Global action is needed in order to reduce pollution and at the same time promote development in poorer countries.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 16, 2017
Mary takes care of us and always defends us
The Lord does not leave us orphans: we have a Mother, the same one as Jesus. Mary takes care of us and always defends us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 15, 2017
In the Cross our hope is reborn
In the Cross our hope is reborn. Hope born of the Cross is different from that of the world, because it is born of the love of Jesus.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 14, 2017
War is the negation of all rights
War is the negation of all rights. Let us pray for those who have the responsibility to avoid war between peoples.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 13, 2017
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Monday, 2 October 2017
Friday, 29 September 2017
The common good of all humanity
I encourage world leaders to set aside partisan and ideological interests and seek together the common good of all humanity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 12, 2017
A world of good!
Dear Colombian brothers and sisters, thank you! I have met so many people who have touched my heart. You have done me a world of good!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 11, 2017
Take the first step
To “take the first step” is, above all, to go out and meet others with Christ the Lord.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 10, 2017
Charity, truth, kindness
Charity helps us to know the truth and truth calls for acts of kindness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 10, 2017
Joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God
Our contagious joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 9, 2017
There are many who hunger for God, who hunger for dignity
Today there are many who hunger for God, who hunger for dignity. As Christians, we must help them to be satiated by God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 9, 2017
To build the future and makes hope grow
Reconciliation is consolidated by the contribution of all. It enables us to build the future and makes hope grow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 8, 2017
Saturday, 23 September 2017
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Sunday, 17 September 2017
Sunday, 10 September 2017
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Justice and mercy
Truth is an inseparable companion of justice and mercy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 8, 2017
Keep joy alive
Dear young people, do not be afraid of the future! Dare to dream big! Keep joy alive, a sign of a young heart that has encountered the Lord.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 7, 2017
Reconciliation and peace
I encourage you to entrust yourselves to the Lord, who is the only one who helps and inspires us to contribute to reconciliation and peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 7, 2017
A journey dedicated to reconciliation and peace
Dear Friends, please pray for me and all of Colombia, where I will be travelling for a journey dedicated to reconciliation and peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 5, 2017
Like Mother Teresa, may we open up opportunities of joy and hope for the many who are discouraged
Like Mother Teresa, may we open up opportunities of joy and hope for the many who are discouraged and need understanding and tenderness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 5, 2017
Jesus is present in so many of our brothers and sisters who suffer today
Jesus is present in so many of our brothers and sisters who suffer today like He did.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 4, 2017
It is important to realize how much God loves us
It is much more important to realize how much God loves us, than how much we ourselves love Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 3, 2017
Open the mercy
Jesus is always there with an open heart. He throws open the mercy that he has in his heart. He forgives, embraces, and understands.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 2, 2017
Gratitude and sense of responsibility
Lord, teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of creation and reawaken our gratitude and sense of responsibility.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 1, 2017
Friday, 8 September 2017
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
If you pay attention to the heart
If you pay attention to the heart, you will find you are close to the Lord and to others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 31, 2017
30/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): recognising Him in our neighbour
The Gospel invites us to answer first and foremost to God who loves us and saves us, recognising Him in our neighbour.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 30, 2017
28/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): our heart is restless until it rests in You
“You made us unto Yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you”. (St Augustine’s “Confessions”)
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 28, 2017
27/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Do not lose hope in God’s grace!
Today how many mothers shed tears, like St Monica, so that their children will return to Christ! Do not lose hope in God’s grace!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 27, 2017
26/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): the grace to be enlivened by the Holy Spirit
May the Virgin Mary obtain for us the grace to be enlivened by the Holy Spirit, so we can witness to Christ with evangelical honesty.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 26, 2017
25/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): men and women of communion
Being men and women of the Church means being men and women of communion.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 25, 2017
24/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Humanity needs hope
Humanity needs hope in order to live and needs the Holy Spirit in order to hope.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 24, 2017
23/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Lord is close to all those who are victims
The Lord is close to all those who are victims of old and new forms of slavery: inhuman labour, illegal trafficking and exploitation.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 23, 2017
22/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): When we are feeling sad, when it feels like everything is going wrong
When we are feeling sad, when it feels like everything is going wrong, we should remember: “God loves me. God never abandons me”.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 22, 2017
Monday, 4 September 2017
21/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): May the Holy Spirit grant peace to the whole world
May the Holy Spirit grant peace to the whole world and heal the wounds of war and terrorism.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 21, 2017
20/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): We always need to rediscover God’s love and mercy
We always need to rediscover God’s love and mercy in order to develop our relationship with Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 20, 2017
19/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): May the blind violence of terrorism no longer find room to exist in this world!
I pray for all the victims of the attacks of these days. May the blind violence of terrorism no longer find room to exist in this world!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 19, 2017
Thursday, 17 August 2017
17/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): infinite goodness and mercy
May nothing stop you from living and growing in your Heavenly Father’s friendship, and from witnessing to His infinite goodness and mercy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 17 août 2017
15/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): announcing the new heaven and new earth
Mary’s Assumption regards our future: it turns our gaze heavenward announcing the new heaven and new earth with Christ’s victory.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 15 août 2017
14/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The journey of entrusting ourselves to the Lord begins every day
The journey of entrusting ourselves to the Lord begins every day, starting each morning.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) 14 août 2017
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
13/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): humility is not a virtue of the weak but of the strong who don’t have to treat others badly to feel important
In Mary we see that humility is not a virtue of the weak but of the strong who don’t have to treat others badly to feel important.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 13, 2017
12/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): the hope of the Church
Dear young people, you are the hope of the Church. Do you dream about your future? Then take part in #synod18! https://t.co/XNDm29yp3s
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 12, 2017
11/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): the voice of Jesus in our hearts: “Do not fear! Go ahead! I am with you!”
When something makes us suffer, let us listen to the voice of Jesus in our hearts: “Do not fear! Go ahead! I am with you!”
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 11, 2017
10/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Jesus does not leave us alone
Jesus does not leave us alone because we are precious to Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 10, 2017
9/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): In witnessing to the faith what counts is not success
In witnessing to the faith what counts is not success, but fidelity to Christ.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 9, 2017
8/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): we give glory to God
Today we give glory to God for the work of Saint Dominic in the service of the Gospel which he preached with his words and his life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 8, 2017
7/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Forgiveness sets our hearts free
Forgiveness sets our hearts free and allows us to start anew. Forgiveness gives hope. Without forgiveness, the Church is not built up.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 7, 2017
6/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Hope is the virtue
Hope is the virtue of a heart that doesn't lock itself into darkness, that doesn't dwell on the past, but is able to see a tomorrow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 6, 2017
5/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Other people are gifts to be received with respect
Other people are gifts to be received with respect, especially if they are weak and frail, because Christ comes to meet us in them.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 5, 2017
4/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): peace is possible!
In the name of Jesus we can make known, through our witness, that peace is possible!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 4, 2017
2/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): new life
The Gospel is Good News filled with contagious joy, for it contains and offers new life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 2, 2017
1/8/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): We effectively do good when we do it without seeking reward
We effectively do good when we do it without seeking reward and in the concrete situations of everyday life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 1, 2017
31/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): at the service of others
Like Saint Ignatius of Loyola, let us be won over by the Lord Jesus and, led by Him, place ourselves at the service of others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 31, 2017
Sunday, 13 August 2017
30/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): We call on all people of faith and good will
We call on all people of faith and good will to take action and oppose modern slavery in all its forms.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 30, 2017
28/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): pray
I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 28, 2017
26/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): How important grandparents are for family life
How important grandparents are for family life, for passing on the human and religious heritage so essential for each and every society!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 26, 2017
23/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): When we need help
When we need help, let us turn to the Father who always looks on us with love and never abandons us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 23, 2017
18/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): We must overcome all forms of racism, of intolerance and of the instrumentalization of the human person
We must overcome all forms of racism, of intolerance and of the instrumentalization of the human person.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 18, 2017
Sunday, 6 August 2017
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Sunday, 16 July 2017
16/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): where God and man meet
Let us be led by the Virgin Mary on the path that leads to the holy mountain that is Christ, where God and man meet.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 16, 2017
Thursday, 13 July 2017
11/7/2017 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Europe has a unique patrimony of ideals and spiritual values
Europe has a unique patrimony of ideals and spiritual values, one that deserves to be proposed again with passion and renewed vigour.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 11, 2017
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