Abortion is not the lesser of two evils. It is a crime. It is to throw someone out in order to save another. That's what the Mafia does.
Pope FrancisIf we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.
Pope FrancisThe love of God is not generic. God looks with love upon every man and woman, calling them by name.
Pope FrancisIt's best to not confuse optimism with hope. Optimism is a psychological attitude toward life. Hope goes further. It is an anchor that one hurls toward the future, it's what lets you pull on the line and reach what you're aiming for and head in the right direction. Hope is also theological: God is there, too.
Pope Francis