"Peace is not just the absence of war. Like a cathedral peace must be constructed..." - Pope Francis

☮️ Peace

“Peace is not just the absence of war. Like a cathedral peace must be constructed patiently and with unshakable faith.”

Pope Francis redefines peace as an active construction project requiring patient faith.

“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just and kindness is mercy in everyday clothing”

— Pope Francis

“Rivers do not drink their own water. Trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself.”

— Pope Francis

“Human rights are not only violated by terrorism repression or assassination but also by unfair economic structures that create huge inequalities”

— Pope Francis

“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just through the warmth of compassion”

— Pope Francis

“We must restore hope to young people help the old give compassion to the future and welcome the stranger”

— Pope Francis