Pope Francis: “Humanity today needs men and women, and especially young people like yourselves, who do not wish to live their lives “halfway”, young people ready to spend their lives freely in service to those of their brothers and sisters who are poorest and most vulnerable, in imitation of Christ who gave himself completely for… Read More Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “God counts on you for who you are, not for what you have. You are valuable in His eyes and your value is priceless.”

Pope Francis: “When we experience disappointment or betrayal in important relationships, we come to realize how vulnerable and defenseless we are.  The temptation to become self-absorbed grows stronger, and we risk losing life’s greatest opportunity: to love in spite of everything!”

Pope Francis: “Our contagious joy must be our first testimony to the closeness and love of God.”

Pope Francis: “In the face of evil, suffering and sin, the only response possible for a disciple of Jesus is the gift of self, even of one’s own life, in imitation of Christ; it is the attitude of service.”

Pope Francis: “None of us is an island, autonomous and independent from others. We can only build the future by standing together, including everyone.”

Pope Francis: “A youthful heart does not tolerate injustice and cannot bow to a “throw-away culture” nor give in to the globalization of indifference.”