Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a ho — Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a ho — Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a ho — Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a ho — Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a ho — Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
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Instead of imposing new obligations, (Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty and who invite others to a delicious banquet.

— Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel
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