Pope Francis Quotes & Sayings (Page 9)

“We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity.”

“In the Church, and in the journey of faith, women have had and still have a special role in opening doors to the Lord.”

“My choices, including those related to the day-to-day aspects of life, like the use of a modest car, are related to a spiritual discernment that responds to a need that arises from looking at things, at people and from reading the signs of the times. Discernment in the Lord guides me in my way of governing.”

“Sin, also for those who don't have faith, exists when one goes against one's conscience. To listen to and obey it means, in fact, to decide in face of what is perceived as good or evil. And on this decision pivots the goodness or malice of our action.”

“You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted and still exists after two thousand years.”

“If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so much as a universal option.”

“Every child that isn't born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord.”

“The people of God want pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials.”

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

“It makes me sad when I find sisters who aren't joyful. They might smile, but with just a smile they could be flight attendants!”