Pope Francis Faithful Quotations

Inconsistency on the part of pastors and the faithful between what they say and what they do, between word and manner of life, is undermining the Church's credibility.

I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. [...] The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you.

What has the Cross left in each of us? You see, it gives us a treasure that no one else can give: the certainty of the faithful love which God has for us. A love so great that it enters into our sin and forgives it, enters into our suffering and gives us the strength to bear it. It is a love which enters into death to conquer it and save us.

Today too, as at her origins, the Church... cries out:“Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love!” Amen.

We need courage if we are to be faithful to the Gospel.

The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful.

Christ is always faithful. Let us pray to be always faithful to him.

Our Christian witness is authentic when it is faithful and unconditional.

Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.