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
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Tuesday, 28 November 2017
An inclusive society
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