Pope Francis: Church

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“In our age of profound change, the Church is called to offer its unique contribution, by making visible the signs of the presence and closeness of God. And the Jubilee is a favorable time for us all, for in contemplating the Divine Mercy, which surpasses every human limitation and shines on the darkness of sin, we can become more convincing and effective witnesses.”

2010s, Address to the United States Congress, Mercy Is 'What Pleases God Most

“Wherever there are people, the Church is called to reach out to them and to bring the joy of the Gospel. … May our passing through the Holy Door today commit us to making our own the mercy of the Good Samaritan.”

2010s, Address to the United States Congress, Inauguration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy

“(I) thank you for what you tell us about what is wrong in the Church, for helping us not to sweep it under the carpet, and for the voice you have given to the abuse victims," the pope said.”

2020s, 2021
Source: Quoted in Pope thanks journalists for helping expose Church sex scandals. Reuters 13 November 2021