In the simplicity of the nativity

In the simplicity of the nativity scene we encounter and contemplate the tenderness of God which reveals itself in the Baby Jesus.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 2, 2018

Let us nurture the seeds of peace

Let us nurture the seeds of peace as they grow and let us transform our cities into workshops of peace.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 1, 2018

The Family

The Family is the harmonious union of differences between a man and a woman. When it’s open to life and to others it’s even more authentic.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 31, 2017

Let us give space to attitudes and gestures that favour peace

During these days let us give space to attitudes and gestures that favour peace.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 30, 2017

Modesty is a virtue that is essential

Modesty is a virtue that is essential for anyone who wants to be like Jesus, who is meek and humble of heart.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 29, 2017

Today we pray for all the children

Today we pray for all the children who are not allowed to be born, who cry with hunger, who hold weapons in their hands instead of toys.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 28, 2017

He draws us to Him with tenderness by being born poor and fragile among us, like one of us

God is in love with us. He draws us to Him with tenderness by being born poor and fragile among us, like one of us.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 27, 2017

Today we want to remember all those who suffer persecution

Today we want to remember all those who suffer persecution. We want to be close to them with our affection and our prayers.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 26, 2017

Let us enter the true spirit of Christmas with the shepherds, bringing Baby Jesus all that we are

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

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