Pope Francis Quotes

This is not war, it is terrorism.

The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity’s deepest needs.

There is no sin that God cannot pardon. All we need to do is ask for forgiveness.

We do not see the whole drama unfolding behind this [Ukraine] war, which was, perhaps, somehow either provoked or not prevented.

Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.

A few years ago, it occurred to me to say that we are experiencing World War 3 in bits and pieces. Here, for me today World War 3 has already been declared.

The Eucharist is essential for us: it is Christ who wishes to enter our lives and fill us with his grace.

Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason.

[Possibly], NATO barking at Russia’s doorstep led to the Kremlin’s reaction. The ire, I don’t know whether it was provoked but was probably facilitated.

The arms trade is a scandal, few oppose it.

Someone may say to me at this point: but you are pro-Putin! No, I am not. It would be simplistic and erroneous to say such a thing. I am simply against turning a complex situation into a distinction between good guys and bad guys, without considering the roots and self-interests, which are very complex.

Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven.