Pope Francis
Argentine cardinal who, on 13 March 2013, became the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first pope from outside Europe in over 1,200 years to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Born in 1936 in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires before his election to the papacy, and has become one of the most globally influential moral voices of the twenty-first century — known for his emphasis on humility, mercy, the dignity of the poor, the urgency of the climate crisis, and an inclusive ecumenical posture. His encyclicals Laudato Si' (2015, on the environment) and Fratelli Tutti (2020, on universal fraternity) have shaped global conversation well beyond Catholicism.
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Quotes by Pope Francis
110 quotes“In every face, the family of God.”
“To love one's enemy is the highest test of faith.”
“In the love of enemy, the kingdom is glimpsed.”
“Mercy is not weakness. Mercy is the greatest strength.”
“To forgive is the bravest act.”
“In every forgiveness, the past is healed.”
“Pray for me. I need it.”
“In every prayer, a small fire of love.”
“Prayer changes the prayer-er.”
“In silence, the Spirit speaks loudest.”
“Listen. The Spirit is always saying something.”
“Beloved, you are loved beyond measure.”
“In every life, a calling. Listen.”
“Do not be afraid. Be brave for the Lord.”
“In every encounter with another, a chance to be Christ.”
“To be Christian is to be a witness of mercy.”
“Mercy is the bridge between God and humanity.”
“In every act of mercy, the Father is revealed.”
“To know God is to be merciful as the Father is merciful.”
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