Nancy Gibbs Quotes

Pope John Paul II was a great presence on the stage. Pope Benedict is a much more gentle and refined person, and I think he benefits greatly from the television close-ups because he wants to engage in a dialogue, in conversation. He wants to put forward his views in a measured, eloquent, rational way.

Pope Benedict XVI's resignation is big on buzz but is not the stunning surprise claimed by many pundits. It is rather a further example of the German theology professor's style that informed his years as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, his term as pope, and the formation of his legacy to the church.

If I go to Italy, I will certainly request to meet with Pope Francis, whom I admire very much.

We can't just settle for the low bar of pope as media-savvy, canny Curia manager.

Those who saw Pope John Paul II either in person or through the mass media glimpsed a man who millions of Catholics believe may be one of the greatest popes in the history of the church.

I can't stay mad at Pope Frank. I just can't. It's a funny situation that I like the pope and Mel Gibson doesn't.

Pope John Paul II was unquestionably the most influential voice for morality and peace in the world during the last 100 years.

I'm so, so thrilled that [Pope Francis] is there at this crucial moment in the history of our world.

[Pope Francis ] is taken a selfie!He's a tremendous breath of fresh air.

The Catholic Church [with Pope John Paul II] has lost its shepherd. The world has lost a champion of human freedom.

I'm really encouraged by Pope Francis, because I think his attitude is totally laudable.

In the annals of history, few men have left a more positive imprint on the world than Pope John Paul II.

I wouldn't take the Pope too seriously. He's a Pole first, a pope second, and maybe a Christian third.

It makes me really proud to be an Argentinean, to have the pope be Argentinian. Pope Francis has been incredible. My mother used to know him when he was in Argentina.

Pope John Paul II not only was a powerful spiritual leader for Catholics but also a world leader of extraordinary consequence during the last quarter-century.

In the John Paul II days, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had the advantage of staying in his cupboard - the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith - exchanging views only with the Pope, and speaking publicly only through carefully written missives on doctrinal issues.

The Pope is not a political figure.

The pope dies, you get another pope.

I have very good relations with Pope Francis. I read constantly what he says and follow his speeches. Pope Francis has come to renew the Catholic Church, and he has new air to renew the spiritual world. Now, Venezuela does not need mediation.

Pope Francis might turn out to be one of the most popular figures in the world today.

The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy.

Pope John Paul, a man of peace and compassion, was one of the most revered leaders of our time.

As for your pope of whom you speak, he must be mad to speak of giving away countries that do not belong to him.

The Pope should restrain himself and get his fingers out of the pie.

I am amazed that the Pope gave an audience to such a degenerate. [Martin Luther King Jr.]