Quotes of Pope Francis

Here are some notable quotations from Pope Francis:

1. "Who am I to judge?"

— Speaking about gay people seeking God, 2013.

2. "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just."

— Angelus address, 2013.

3. "The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful."

— Interview with America Magazine, 2013.

4. "Money has to serve, not to rule."

— Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, 2013.

5. "Each of us has a vision of good and of evil. We have to encourage people to move towards what they think is Good."

— Interview with La Repubblica, 2013.

6. "We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love."

— In his inaugural Mass, 2013.

7. "The name of God is mercy."

— Title of his 2016 book, The Name of God is Mercy.

8. "Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself... Living for others is a rule of nature."

— General Audience, 2020.

9. "A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern."

— Address to Italian Christian Workers’ Associations, 2013.

10. "Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that create huge i

nequalities."

— World Youth Day, 2013.