Being poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, thirsting for holiness, showing mercy, purity of heart, and being a peacemaker

Being poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, thirsting for holiness, showing mercy, purity of heart, and being a peacemaker can lead to persecution for Christ’s sake. But in the end, this persecution is a cause for joy and great reward in heaven. #Beatitudes

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 29, 2020

Being concrete makes me serious rather than vaguely feel a sense of being a sinner

When confessing our sins we must not be abstract, but simple and concrete like children: "I am a sinner because of this, this and this." This leads me to feel ashamed. Being concrete makes me serious rather than vaguely feel a sense of being a sinner. #HomilySantaMarta

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 29, 2020

For the unity of the European Union

On the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church and Patroness of Europe, let us #PrayTogether for the unity of the European Union, so that we might all move ahead together as brothers and sisters.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 29, 2020

Easter brings us this message: the message of rebirth

Easter brings us this message: the message of rebirth. We can be reborn with the same strength that raised up the Lord: with the strength of God.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2020

May the Lord help us to be righteous in our judgments

Many times we make comments that set off a small daily lynching. May the Lord help us to be righteous in our judgments and not to begin or follow gossip that provokes an undeserved condemnation. #HomilySantaMarta

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2020

A way out of quarantine

At this time, as indications emerge for a way out of quarantine, we pray that the Lord will grant us the grace of prudence and obedience to these indications, so that the pandemic does not return. #PrayTogether

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2020

Let us ask for the grace to always go back to that first encounter

At times in life we distance ourselves from the Lord and lose the freshness of the first call. Let us ask for the grace to always go back to that first encounter, in which He looked at us, spoke to us, and placed in us the desire to follow Him. #HomilySantaMarta

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 27, 2020

For artists, who have a great capacity for creativity and show us the path forward through beauty

Let us #PrayTogether for artists, who have a great capacity for creativity and show us the path forward through beauty. May the Lord grant each of us the grace of creativity in this moment.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 27, 2020

Two opposite directions are set before us in life

The #GospelOfTheDay (Lk 24:13-35) teaches us that two opposite directions are set before us in life: The path of those who let themselves be paralysed by disappointments and trudge along sadly. Then there is the path of those who put Jesus and others before their own problems.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 26, 2020

He enjoys listening to how we speak so as to understand us well and give us the correct response

What patience the Lord has with each of us! He respects our situation, walks at our side as He did with the disciples of Emmaus, and listens to our dissatisfactions. He respects us. He enjoys listening to how we speak so as to understand us well and give us the correct response.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 26, 2020

For all those who are suffering from sadness, because they are alone, do not know what future awaits them, or cannot take care of their family because they have no job

Let us #PrayTogether for all those who are suffering from sadness, because they are alone, do not know what future awaits them, or cannot take care of their family because they have no job. Let us pray for them today. https://t.co/fTs5VpC9FP

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 26, 2020

I am near to all who are sick, to those who care for them

While we are combating #coronavirus, we must continue the effort to prevent and cure #malaria which threatens millions of persons in many countries. I am near to all who are sick, to those who care for them.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

I will pray for you, especially for those who are suffering the most

Contemplating together the face of Christ with the heart of Mary,as we pray the #Rosary, will make us more united as a spiritual family and will help us to overcome this trial. I will pray for you, especially for those who are suffering the most. Please, pray for me.#PrayTogether

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

Spiritually

Dear brothers and sisters, I offer you the texts of two prayers to Our Lady which you can recite at the end of the #Rosary. I too will recite them during the month of May, uniting myself spiritually to you. #PrayTogether https://t.co/zSmhgaZciV

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

The faith needs to be transmitted and offered above all with witness

The #GospelOfTheDay contains the Lord's final greeting: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel" (Mk 16:15). Faith always carries us out of ourselves. The faith needs to be transmitted and offered above all with witness. Go out so that people might see how you live.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

The simplicity

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St Mark, one of the four Evangelists, the first to write a Gospel. It has a very simple style. If you have time today, read it. The simplicity with which he recounts the Lord's life makes for an enjoyable read.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

The pain of this pandemic

Let us #PrayTogether for those who provide funeral services. What they do is so painful, so sad, and they are touched deeply by the pain of this pandemic. Let us pray for them.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2020

The risk is that an even worse virus may strike us: that of a selfish indifference that forgets those who are left behind

As we look ahead to a slow and arduous recovery from the pandemic, the risk is that an even worse virus may strike us: that of a selfish indifference that forgets those who are left behind.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 24, 2020

The pastoral attitude of being near the people of God

Jesus formed the hearts of the Apostles to serve the people. He taught them the pastoral attitude of being near the people of God. Pastoral ministry is not accomplished with structures, but with the heart of a shepherd. Let us #PrayTogether for the Church's pastors.#HomilySantaMarta

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 24, 2020

We pray today for teachers who have to work so hard

We pray today for teachers who have to work so hard to take lessons via the internet and other media channels, and we also pray for students who have to take exams in a way they are not used to. Let us accompany them with prayer. https://t.co/0Y5D7NjWkm

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 24, 2020