The proclamation of the Gospel is destined primarily to the poor, to those who often lack the essentials for a decent life. The good news is first announced to them, that God loves them before all others and comes to visit them through the acts of charity that the disciples of Christ carry out in his name.
Pope FrancisMissionaries never give up on their dream of peace, even when they experience difficulties and persecution, which makes their presence strongly felt today.
Pope FrancisDear young people, please, donโt be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Donโt be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did.
Pope FrancisIn this quest to seek and find God in all things, there is still an area of uncertainty. There must be. If a person says that he met God with total certainty and is not touched by a margin of uncertainty, then this is not good.
Pope FrancisChina is a great nation that offers the world a great culture, so many good things. I love the Chinese people and I hope there is the possibility of having good relations. We're in contact, we talk, we are moving forward but for me, to have as a friend a great country like China, which has so much culture and has so much opportunity to do good, would be a joy.
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