Pope Francis Verified account

We cannot resign ourselves to think of a Middle East without Christians. Let us pray every day for peace.

This is Christian hope: that the future is in God’s hands.

Don’t be afraid to go to the Sacrament of Confession, where you will meet Jesus who forgives you.

We cannot think of a Church without joy. This is the joy of the Church: announcing to all the name of Jesus.

Mary, Our Mother, sustain us in moments of darkness, difficultly and apparent defeat.

If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.

Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.

The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!

Holiness doesn’t mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.

Fifty years ago, Vatican II spoke of communications. Let us listen to, dialogue with, and bring to Christ all those we encounter in life.

We are all called to be friends with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to love the Lord.

Your sins are great? Just tell the Lord: Forgive me, help me to get up again, change my heart!

The Church invites everyone to be embraced by the Father’s tenderness and forgiveness.

It is hard to forgive others. Lord, grant us your mercy, so that we can always forgive.

Let’s try to be open to God’s word, and open to the Lord’s surprises when he speaks to us.

The Church is missionary. Christ sends us forth to bring the joy of the Gospel to the whole world.

To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.

The Sacraments are Jesus Christ’s presence in us. So it is important for us to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion.

The Kingdom of Heaven is for those who place their trust in the love of God, not in material possessions.

To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.