On the hundredth anniversary of the proclamation of Saint #FrancisdeSales as patron of journalists, let us #PrayTogether that journalists might be inspired by this saint toward tenderness, toward the search and narration of truth with courage and freedom.

What is the shortest way to encounter Jesus? Make yourself needy. Recognize your need for grace, your need for forgiveness, your need for joy. And Jesus will draw near to you. #GeneralAudience

В эти месяцы украинский народ всегда присутствует в моих молитвах. Я молюсь вместе с вами и о вас, дорогие украинские братья, о завтрашнем дне мира, в котором экономические и политические интересы, порождающие войну, наконец уступят место общему благу народов. #Украина #мир

Протягом цих місяців народ #України постійно присутній у моїх молитвах. Молюся з вами і за вас, дорогі брати й сестри українці, за завтрашній день #миру, в якому економічні та політичні інтереси, що породжують війну, нарешті поступляться місцем спільному благу народів.

In these months, the people of #Ukraine are always in my prayers. I pray with you and for you, dear brothers and sisters of Ukraine, for a future of #peace, one in which economic and political interests that generate war will finally give way to the good of the people.

To be Christians under the sign of the cross spurs all believers in Christ to cultivate communion at every level, in the name of the God who embraces all with his mercy. #Prayer #UnityOfChristians

We are all called to seek and to speak the truth -- and to do so with charity. 
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Today more than ever, speaking with the heart is essential to foster a culture of peace in places where there is war; to open paths that allow for dialogue and reconciliation in places where hatred and enmity rage.

The solution to these divisions is not to oppose another person, because discord generates more discord. The true remedy begins by asking God for peace, reconciliation, unity. #Prayer #ChristianUnity

In these days, as we pray in particular for the full unity of all Christians, please, let us not forget to pray for peace for war-torn Ukraine. May the Lord comfort and sustain that people who are suffering so much!

Let us #PrayTogether that the acts of violence in Peru might cease. I encourage all the parties involved to undertake the path of dialogue as brothers of the same nation, in full respect for human rights and the rule of law.

My thought turns to Myanmar, where the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in the Village of Can Thar was burned and destroyed. Let us #PrayTogether that this conflict will soon come to an end, opening a new period of forgiveness, love and peace.

The #WordoOfGod, which is addressed to everyone and calls us to conversion, makes us heralds. It draws us into the “net” of the Father’s love and makes us apostles, moved by an unquenchable desire to bring everyone we meet into the barque of the Kingdom.

The #WordOfGod calls us to conversion. It shakes us, disturbs us, incites us to change. It throws us into crisis because it “is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword...and  judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb 4:12).

The #WordOfGod heals and raises up. It is destined for everyone. Jesus wants to reach those far away. He wants to heal the sick, to save sinners, to gather the lost sheep and lift up those whose hearts are weary and oppressed. God’s mercy is for everyone.

The call to follow Jesus is a decisive moment for every Christian.  If someone does not find the courage to set out on the journey, the risk is to remain a spectator of one’s own existence and to live the faith halfway. #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 4:12-23)

May the Holy Spirit lead us to welcome the Sacred Scriptures more and more like a lamp that sheds light on the steps of our daily lives. #WordofGod

Dear young people, we are getting closer to World Youth Day and 400,000 young people have already registered. Let's hope others will follow your example! Get ready to open horizons, to open your hearts! #WYD https://t.co/48OqkO6YzE

God’s word pushes us to go out of ourselves so as to encounter our brothers and sisters solely with the gentle power of God’s liberating love.

Through #prayer, the #WordofGod comes to abide in us and we abide in it. The Word inspires good intentions, sustains action. It gives us strength and serenity. When we are confused, it grounds the heart in confidence and in a love that protects it from the attacks of the evil one