Like the Good Samaritan, let us take care of those who are sick and suffering! #WorldHealthDay
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 7, 2018
Pope Francis
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Like the Good Samaritan
The Word of God is a light in the darkness
The Word of God is a light in the darkness: it helps us face our difficulties without fear.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 6, 2018
He is always by our side!
Let us go forward with the joy of Jesus' Resurrection, knowing He is always by our side!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 5, 2018
I am praying
It is my sincere hope that everything necessary may be done in order to continue compassionately accompanying little Alfie Evans, and that the deep suffering of his parents may be heard. I am praying for Alfie, for his family and for all who are involved.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 4, 2018
Sunday, 8 April 2018
Love is the only invincible weapon, because it has the power to disarm the forces of evil
Love is the only invincible weapon, because it has the power to disarm the forces of evil.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 4, 2018
Christ conquered the darkness of sin and death
May Christ who conquered the darkness of sin and death, grant us peace in our days.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 3, 2018
Nothing is lost with Him!
As we contemplate Christ’s empty tomb, let us renew our belief that nothing is lost with Him!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 2, 2018
The Lord is truly risen, as He said!
Today we repeat that wondrous proclamation: “The Lord is truly risen, as He said!”. A Blessed Easter to you all!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 1, 2018
Jesus is alive!
Our faith is born on Easter morning: Jesus is alive! This experience is at the heart of the Christian message.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 1, 2018
Eternal life
Look upon Christ Crucified: our hope for eternal life is born in Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 30, 2018
Passing from death to life
Through the Eucharist we enter Christ’s paschal mystery, allowing us to pass from death to life with Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 29, 2018
Anyone who turns away from the Cross, turns away from the Resurrection
Anyone who turns away from the Cross, turns away from the Resurrection.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 28, 2018
Jesus changes our sins into forgiveness and our fears into trust
Jesus changes our sins into forgiveness and our fears into trust. In His Cross our hope is reborn again and again.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 27, 2018
Never be ashamed of your Cross!
Christ, teach us never to be ashamed of your Cross!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 26, 2018
Friday, 6 April 2018
Sunday, 25 March 2018
EU, European Union, Europe Unie, Europa Unida: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https...
EU, European Union, Europe Unie, Europa Unida: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https...: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https://t.co/f8VkalqTNf — Jorge #FBPE (@Jorge195908) March 25, 2018
Let us fight together
Please, let us fight together against the crime of human exploitation, which continues to cause unspeakable suffering.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
Being instruments of peace and joy
Dear young people, never get tired of being instruments of peace and joy among your peers!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
Renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit
We enter this Holy Week with the Lord Jesus in order to celebrate Easter with hearts that are renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
The Word of God invites us to connect our ears to our hearts, and our hearts to our hands
The Word of God invites us to connect our ears to our hearts, and our hearts to our hands, in order to do good deeds.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 24, 2018
Staying on the path of evil is only a source of sadness
Now is the time to be reconciled with God. Staying on the path of evil is only a source of sadness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 23, 2018
To protect life
To defend the earth and to safeguard water is to protect life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 22, 2018
Nobody can be discarded, because we are all vulnerable
Nobody can be discarded, because we are all vulnerable. Each one of us is a treasure whom God allows to grow in his or her own way. #Downsyndrome, #WDSD18
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 21, 2018
Caring for your children as they grow up in wisdom and grace
Dear fathers, happy Feast of St. Joseph! Follow his example when caring for your children as they grow up in wisdom and grace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2018
The roads the Church is called to travel
As we listen to the aspirations of young people, may we catch a glimpse of the world that lies ahead, and of the roads the Church is called to travel. #Synod2018
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 18, 2018
Jesus made Himself like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to give life
Jesus made Himself like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to give life. Our hope springs from that love-filled life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2018
Lent is the road that leads from slavery to freedom
Lent is the road that leads from slavery to freedom, from suffering to joy, from death to life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 16, 2018
We must build the common good together
In order to prepare a truly human future, it is not enough to reject evil. We must build the common good together.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 15, 2018
If we encounter Jesus and our brothers and sisters every day, our hearts will not dwell in the past or the future
If we encounter Jesus and our brothers and sisters every day, our hearts will not dwell in the past or the future. They will live in God's present moment, in peace with everyone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2018
When we allow Jesus to enter our lives
When we allow Jesus to enter our lives we discover the secret to keeping alive the flame of our spiritual life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 13, 2018
Allowing yourself to be turned inside out by Grace every day
Living the encounter with Jesus means allowing yourself to be turned inside out by Grace every day.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 12, 2018
To start over again
What would happen to us if God did not always give us the chance to start over again?
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 11, 2018
If we dedicate more time to prayer, our hearts will reveal the lies with which we deceive ourselves
If we dedicate more time to prayer, our hearts will reveal the lies with which we deceive ourselves, and we will find true consolation in God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 10, 2018
Rediscovering the meaning of life
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we find our way back to the Lord, and rediscover the meaning of life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 9, 2018
What is really important
With so much to do, we often neglect what is really important: our spiritual lives, and our relationship with God. So let's stop and take time to pray!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 9, 2018
I thank all women
I thank all women who every day strive to build more humane and welcoming societies.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 8, 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Sunday, 11 March 2018
The flame of charity
If sometimes the flame of charity seems to die in our hearts, it never dies in the heart of God!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 7, 2018
Let us learn to recognize that which leaves a good and lasting mark on our hearts
Let us learn to recognize that which leaves a good and lasting mark on our hearts, knowing that it comes from God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 6, 2018
To help our brothers and sisters
God, who cannot be outdone in generosity, still uses you and me to help our brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 5, 2018
Sunday, 4 March 2018
God’s surprises
When you meet other people in the Lord, you can be sure God’s surprises will follow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 4, 2018
What we possess is never our's
Almsgiving helps us to recognize our neighbour as our brother or sister, and to acknowledge that what we possess is never our's alone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 3, 2018
Fasting makes us more alert and attentive to God and our neighbour
Fasting makes us more alert and attentive to God and our neighbour, and reminds us that He alone can satisfy our hunger.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 2, 2018
Return to Him with all our hearts and in every aspect of our lives
God in His providence offers us the season of Lent each year as a chance to return to Him with all our hearts and in every aspect of our lives.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 1, 2018
We can support one another and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope
We can support one another, and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope, when we draw our strength from Jesus.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 28, 2018
We are all called to overcome our selfishness
We are all called to live the joy that comes from the encounter with Jesus, to overcome our selfishness, and to move beyond our comfort zone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 27, 2018
In the direction of authentic values
If we want a future of prosperity for all, we need to keep our compass pointing toward “true North”, in the direction of authentic values.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 26, 2018
Let us invoke the gift of peace for the whole world
Let us invoke the gift of peace for the whole world, especially for those people who are suffering most because of ongoing conflicts.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 25, 2018
We offer a gift pleasing to Jesus when we spend time with a person who has difficulties
We offer a gift pleasing to Jesus when we spend time with a person who has difficulties or we help someone for the sake of helping.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 24, 2018
Our Heavenly Father always listens to His children
Our Heavenly Father always listens to His children when they cry out to Him in their pain. Today let us offer the Lord a Day of prayer and fasting for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 23, 2018
Friday, 23 February 2018
We begin our week of Spiritual Exercises
I wish you all a fruitful Lenten journey, and I ask you to pray for me and my collaborators as we begin our week of Spiritual Exercises.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 18, 2018
Understanding and forgiveness
Only those able to acknowledge their mistakes and ask pardon receive understanding and forgiveness from others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 17, 2018
The message of Jesus is troubling
The message of Jesus is troubling and disturbs us because it challenges worldly religious power and stirs consciences.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 16, 2018
In our daily lives we experience the tenderness of God
In our daily lives we experience the tenderness of God who lovingly saves us from our sins, fears and anxieties.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 15, 2018
Forgiveness
When we confess our sins with humility and sincerity, we receive forgiveness and are reunited with God and our brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 14, 2018
We need the Holy Spirit
We need the Holy Spirit to transmit the faith. We cannot do it alone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 13, 2018
Child soldiers
I feel deep pain for the many children torn from their families and forced to become child soldiers. This is a tragedy!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 12, 2018
To serve human life is to serve God and life at every stage
To serve human life is to serve God and life at every stage: from the womb of the mother, to the suffering and sickness of old age.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 11, 2018
May the sick always be shown love in their fragility
May the sick always be shown love in their fragility and respected in their inviolable dignity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 11, 2018
Saturday, 17 February 2018
Saturday, 10 February 2018
The Lord is present in our lives
The Lord is present in our lives, showing us all His love and encouraging us to respond with generosity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 10, 2018
Christians are called to keep alive the memory
Christians are called to keep alive the memory of how much God has done through them.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 9, 2018
>We cannot remain silent before the suffering of millions
We cannot remain silent before the suffering of millions of people whose dignity has been wounded.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 8, 2018
With a compassionate heart
Let us welcome victims of human trafficking, and all those fleeing from war and hunger, with a compassionate heart.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 8, 2018
As we grow in our spiritual lives
As we grow in our spiritual lives, we realize how Grace comes to us and to others, and must be shared with everyone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 7, 2018
In the digital world
All of us are called to commit ourselves to protecting minors in the digital world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 6, 2018
One who is aware of his own wretchedness and lowers his gaze with humility
One who is aware of his own wretchedness and lowers his gaze with humility feels God’s merciful gaze set upon him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 5, 2018
Jesus wants to be found by those who look for Him
Jesus wants to be found by those who look for Him. But to look for Him we have to get up and go out.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 4, 2018
A life of faith
A life of faith means wanting to be with the Lord, and that means constantly searching for Him wherever He is.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 3, 2018
May the world advance along the path of justice and peace
May every person come to Christ, the Light of Truth, and may the world advance along the path of justice and peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 2, 2018
A faith that does not make us grow is a faith that needs to grow
A faith that does not trouble us is a troubled faith. A faith that does not make us grow is a faith that needs to grow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 1, 2018
Jesus is our mediator
Jesus is our mediator, who reconciles us not only with the Father but also with each other.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 31, 2018
Goodness, love, justice and solidarity
Goodness, together with love, justice and solidarity, are not achieved once and for all; they have to be realized each day.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 30, 2018
Through prayer we can enter into a stable relationship with God
Through prayer we can enter into a stable relationship with God, the source of true joy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 29, 2018
I pray
I pray for those who suffer from Hansen’s Disease and I encourage those who are committed to their care and reintegration into society.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 28, 2018
Lord, remember us in your mercy
Here we are, Lord, ashamed of what humanity, made in your image and likeness, is capable of doing. Remember us in your mercy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 27, 2018
Christian joy
Christian joy cannot be bought. It comes from faith and from meeting Jesus Christ, who is the reason for our happiness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 26, 2018
Prayer allows us to see one another the way God our Father sees us
Prayer allows us to see one another the way God our Father sees us, and to realize that we are brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 25, 2018
Promote a journalism of peace
I would like to invite everyone to promote a journalism of peace, a journalism created by people for people.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 24, 2018
The most radical antidote to the virus of falsehood
The most radical antidote to the virus of falsehood is purification by the truth.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 24, 2018
Truth
There is no such thing as harmless disinformation; trusting in falsehood can have dire consequences.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 24, 2018
Prayer that purifies, strengthens and illuminates our path
Prayer that purifies, strengthens and illuminates our path is like fuel for our journey towards full Christian unity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 23, 2018
Pilgrimage to Chile and Peru
I am grateful to all who have accompanied me on my pilgrimage to Chile and Peru in so many ways, especially with prayer.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 22, 2018
The Lord calls you today to travel with Him
The Lord calls you today to travel with Him through the city, your city. He calls you to be His missionary disciple.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 21, 2018
Fill your life with the Holy Spirit!
Don't waste time hiding your heart. Fill your life with the Holy Spirit!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 21, 2018
There is no better medicine
There is no better medicine to heal so many wounds than a heart capable of mercy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 20, 2018
Praise to you, Lord
Praise to you, Lord, for this wonderful creation that is the Amazon people, and for all the biodiversity these lands contain!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 19, 2018
Every life counts
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 19, 2018
The Gospel message is a source of joy
The Gospel message is a source of joy: a joy that spreads from generation to generation and which we inherit.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 18, 2018
What we want is to live as Jesus lived
Listening to religious teaching or learning a doctrine is not enough. What we want is to live as Jesus lived.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 17, 2018
We pray to God for the courage to ask forgiveness
We pray to God for the courage to ask forgiveness and to learn how to listen to what he is saying to us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 16, 2018
I ask you to accompany me
I ask you to accompany me on my journey to Chile and Peru in your prayers.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 15, 2018
We should work to accommodate, to protect, to promote and to integrate
We should work to accommodate, to protect, to promote and to integrate whoever is forced to leave their own home and undergo moments of real difficulty. @M_RSection
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 14, 2018
Open our hearts to His voice
We must not wait to be perfect before responding to the Lord who calls us, but rather open our hearts to His voice.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 13, 2018
The encounter with God and our brothers and sisters
The encounter with God and our brothers and sisters cannot wait just because we are slow or lazy. We are called to that encounter today!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 12, 2018
If we fail to suffer with those who suffer
If we fail to suffer with those who suffer, even those of different religions, languages or cultures, we need to question our own humanity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 11, 2018
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Saturday, 3 February 2018
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