Pope Francis

Current Pope, reformist

Contemporary influential 178 sayings

Sayings by Pope Francis

A good Catholic doesn't interfere in politics, but a good Christian does.

2015 — Interview with the Argentinian newspaper La Voz del Pueblo
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I am a sinner, and I need the mercy of God.

2013 — Interview with La Civilta Cattolica
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The world is tired of hypocritical Christians.

2017 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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Do not be afraid of tenderness.

2013 — Homily at the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica
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The Lord always forgives, always. It is we who get tired of asking for forgiveness.

2014 — General Audience
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Ideologies divide, faith unites.

2013 — Interview with La Civilta Cattolica
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A Christian who is too attached to riches is an idolater.

2014 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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The Church is not a customs office.

2013 — Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
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The gossip is a terrorist.

2016 — General Audience
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The devil exists, and he is a real person, not a myth.

2014 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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The world is full of wars, hatred, envy, jealousy, and many other things that are not of God.

2013 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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God always surprises us.

2013 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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The Church must be a poor Church for the poor.

2013 — Address to journalists after his election
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Do not be afraid of joy.

2013 — Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
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We are all sinners, but we are all loved by God.

2014 — General Audience
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To be a Christian is to be a revolutionary.

2013 — Address to Argentinian youth during World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro
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A life without love is a wasted life.

2013 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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The Church is not a museum of saints, but a hospital for sinners.

2013 — General Audience
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The Holy Spirit is a troublemaker.

2013 — Homily at Casa Santa Marta
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The roots of evil are in the heart of man.

2015 — Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'
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