Quotes By Pope Francis

A Curia that is not self-critical, that does not stay up-to-date, that does not seek to better itself, is an ailing body... It is the sickness of the rich fool who thinks he will live for all eternity.

Mutual respect, cooperation, dialogue and the freedom to exercise one's beliefs within the confines of the law, are the conditions that allow for Singapore's success and stability. They are necessary for avoiding conflict and chaos, and provide instead for a balanced and sustainable development.

If there is anything good that exists and endures in this world, it is only because, in innumerable situations, love has prevailed over hate, solidarity over indifference, generosity over selfishness.

Nothing lasting is born or grows without love. Sometimes it happens that the greatness and grandeur of our projects can make us forget this, and fools us into thinking that we can be the sole authors of our lives, of our wealth, our well-being, our happiness. Yet, ultimately, life always brings us back to one reality: without love, we are nothing.

Take risks, go out! Do not be afraid!" Fear is a dictatorial attitude that paralyzes you.

The perfect family doesn't exist, nor is there a perfect husband or a perfect wife, and let's not talk about the perfect mother-in-law! It's just us sinners. A healthy family life requires frequent use of three phrases: 'May I?' 'Thank you,' and 'I'm sorry

If I repeated some passages from the homilies of the Church Fathers, in the second or third century, about how we must treat the poor, some would accuse me of giving a Marxist homily.

An authentic rule of law is verified precisely in the dignified treatment that all people deserve, especially the poorest and most marginalized.

If we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.

Embrace with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important.

Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!