Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone.
Pope FrancisAn authentic faith-which is never comfortable or completely personal-always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it.
Pope FrancisAbortion 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 FrancisYouth Ministry, as traditionally organized, has also suffered the impact of social changes. Young people often fail to find responses to their concerns, needs, problems and hurts in the usual structures. As adults, we find it hard to listen patiently to them, to appreciate their concerns, demands, and to speak to them in a language they can understand.
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