“Having faith doesn’t mean never going through tough times, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone.” —Pope Francis
When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio ascended to the papacy in 2013, he electrified the entire world and infused new energy into the Catholic Church. Pope Francis’s simple messages of mercy, humility, and renewal have resonated with people throughout the world, and ignited the spark of spirituality among believers and nonbelievers alike. These 365 quotations, paired with extraordinary images, brim with inspiration. They’ll accompany you every day of the year, opening a path of positivity, optimism, and peace.