"The speakers are political lieutenants of an administration that has waged war on immigrants, gutted Catholic Charities contracts, and treated the Holy Father as an adversary." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/news/2-catho...

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"Blessed are those who remain faithful while enduring evils inflicted upon them by others, and then forgive them from the heart." #PopeFrancis #NewBeatitudes assisiproject.com/resources

"There are no speakers from mainline Protestant or historically Black Protestant traditions. Several have a history of disparaging Muslims and Catholics, especially Pope Leo XIV." #PrayForAmerica www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

"We are spouses when our faithful souls are wed to Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. We are his brothers and sisters when we do the will of God the Father who is in heaven." #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch

"The erection of a border wall through or along this holy site could irreparably damage its religious and cultural sanctity, obstruct pilgrimage routes, and transfer sacred space into a symbol of division." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

“All we can do is pray for peace.” #PrayForUkraine #SlavaUkraini www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-c...

"No truly just society can endure unless the law — and not the arbitrary will of individuals — remains sovereign; and no person or group, regardless of power or status, may ever claim the right to violate the dignity and rights of others or of their communities (5-15-26)." #PopeLeoXIV

“They were like the bullies in high school taking photos to humiliate me, to prove a point, and to say, if you say anything against what we’re doing, there will be consequences.” #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

"I, Brother Francis, little one, want to follow the life and poverty of the Most High, our Lord Jesus Christ, and of his Most Holy Mother, and to persevere in this to the end." #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel

"My resting place should be simple and close to Mary." #PopeFrancis #RebuildMyChurch www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

"Christ himself is the standard, the measure of true love: the love that is faithful forever, pure and unconditional. The love that knows no 'buts' or 'maybes'; the love that gives of itself without seeking to possess; the love that gives life without taking anything in return." #PopeLeoXIV

"We must restore hope to young people, help the elderly, be open to the future, and spread love. Be poor among the poor. We must include the excluded and preach peace." #PopeFrancis

"Have love in your heart but subdue the tendency to appear devout." #SaintMaryMazzarello #BeHumble

"If anyone wishes to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so with the truth." #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #SpeakTheTruth #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

"Blessed are those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and the marginalized, and show them friendship." #PopeFrancis #NewBeatitudes #WeAreFrancis

"You are among the most precious things the Church has, you who every day, often silently and unassumingly, give shape and visibility to mercy. You are crafters of mercy: with your hands, your eyes, your healing, your closeness, your touch...crafters!" #PopeFrancis #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove

“Through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother, let us pray with affection and gratitude for every mother, especially for those living in the most difficult conditions." #PopeLeoXIV #HappyMothersDay

"Wow. OK.” #PopeLeoXIV

“When we look at the supreme court’s action against the Voting Rights Act, it’s really a kneecap – a way to discriminate, to silence voters who fought so hard for this right." #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

"Jesus always knocks at our door in the faces of our brothers and sisters, in the faces of our neighbors, in the faces of those at our side." #PopeFrancis #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch

"Pope Leo's moral authority comes from something deeper, and Americans are responding to it." #PopeLeoXIV #PrayForPeace www.ncronline.org/vatican/mild...

More than 400 appeals for peace. #PopeLeoXIV #PrayForPeace www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

"The Church sometimes locks itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus has saved you." #PopeFrancis #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch

"The Church needs to move beyond mere ‘welcoming’ and ‘pity.' We need to proclaim the unspoken truth: God loves you and desires your wholeness. Sexuality is one part of our life, and difference is a hallmark of Creation.” #RebuildMyChurch religionnews.com/2026/05/05/v...

"The Lord revealed to me that this should be our greeting: 'May the Lord give you peace!'" #SaintFrancisOfAssisi

"The Church is invested with the mission of speaking clearly to reject everything that mortifies life and prevents its development, and to take a position in favor of the poor, the exploited, the victims of violence and war, and all those who suffer." #PopeLeoXIV www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

“The mission of the Church is to proclaim the Gospel, to preach peace. If someone wants to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let him do so truthfully.” #PopeLeoXIV #MakePeace #PrayForPeace www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

"You are the hand of Christ held out. Have you thought about this?" #PopeFrancis #ShareGodsLove

"Fraternity and peace are our calling (5-3-26).” #PopeLeoXIV

"I see clearly that what the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and warm the hearts of the faithful. It needs nearness and proximity. I see the Church as a field hospital after battle." #PopeFrancis #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch

"When we start to see some people as 'them' and others as 'us,' we fail to love...The command of love requires us to make room for others in our hearts. It means that we are indeed our brother’s keeper." #PrayForAmerica www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

“No financial institution should profit from human suffering. These facilities are hidden from public view, and represent a troubled reality. As a Christian, I would say they have no compassion for humanity.” #PrayForAmerica www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/02/m...

"Courage calls to courage everywhere." #MillicentFenwick

"A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning." #ThomasKempis #BeHumble

“Peace must be learned, practiced, and refined. It requires habits: the discipline to restrain one’s speech, the courage to tell the truth without hatred, the patience to build trust, the willingness to sacrifice one’s own advantage for the sake of justice." www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...

"To the servant of God, every place is the right place and every time is the right time." #SaintCatherineOfSiena

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"Christianity taught humanity that love is worth more than intelligence." #JacquesMaritain #LoveEachOther

"For the Christian church as a whole, this is one of those crucible moments, where we are tested to see whether we will be true to Jesus or succumb to the lure of amoral powers." #RebuildMyChurch www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

"Only those who have passed the test, after a time of torment from the malice of the wicked, will receive the crown of life." #Celano #SaintFrancisOfAssisi

"It is very important to understand that the unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual matters." #PopeLeoXIV

"I condemn all actions that are unjust." #PopeLeoXIV

"A modern pope commands no army. He controls no political party, no stock exchange and no federal bureaucracy. Instead, his authority rests on historical continuity, potent ritual and symbolism, and most importantly in our time, his moral witness." religionnews.com/2026/04/21/w...

"Lord, God of peace, hear our prayer! Defuse the violence of our hands and tongues! Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word that always unites us will be 'friend!' May our way of life always be that of: Peace! Shalom! Salaam! Amen!" #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito #PrayForPeace

Caring shepherd & courageous witness. #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito www.ncronline.org/vatican/mass...

"How many are the wounds borne by the flesh of those who have no voice because their cry is muffled and drowned out by the indifference of the rich!" #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito #RememberThePoor

"The proliferation of armed conflicts is often driven by the exploitation of oil and mineral deposits, occurring with no regard for international law or the self-determination of peoples." #PopeLeoXIV #PrayForPeace #WorkForJustice www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

"What has not been understood at all about Francis' pontificate is its prophetic nature. He has been described in every possible way...I think the only truly valid label is that he was prophetic." #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito www.ncronline.org/news/pope-fr...

"Make a ruckus, but do a good job of it! A ruckus that brings a free heart, a ruckus that brings solidarity, a ruckus that brings hope, a ruckus that comes from knowing Jesus and knowing that God...is our strength. This is the kind of ruckus that you should make." #PopeFrancis #SantoSubito