Mahmoud Abbas Quotes

His Holiness brings a wealth of experience to this exalted office. The United Nations and the Holy See share a strong commitment to peace, social justice, human dignity, religious freedom and mutual respect among the world's religions.

In life, as in death, Pope John Paul II was one of the most visible people on Earth.

The Church of Rome, the Pope has always said, 'Seek peace.'

My pope is Benedict.

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

[Pope Francis] is a humble man. He lives the faith out in his own personal life. ... He's here to be a shepherd; he isn't here to be a scold. I think that's a good thing for the church and for the world, frankly.

His [John Paul II] humanity, combined with his extraordinary spiritual authority, was unlike anything I've ever met.

The Holy Father held a special place in the hearts of more than 1 billion Catholics worldwide.

Even if you're not a Catholic, even if you're not a Christian, in fact even if you have no religious faith at all, what people could see in Pope John Paul was a man of true and profound spiritual faith.

His Holiness Pope John Paul II was a determined and deeply spiritual minded person for whom I had great respect and admiration. His experience in Poland, then a communist country, and my own difficulties with communists, gave us an immediate common ground

A man of strength and wisdom, John Paul became an inspiration to generations of both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world by encouraging freedom, promoting peace and respecting all faiths.

The pope dies, you get another pope.

I'm not Catholic, but I have a great deal of respect for Pope John Paul. I think that he has stood firm on the moral issues, and I admire him greatly.

In my time as Archbishop of Canterbury I've seen a growing sense of unity and mission.

I'm a huge admirer of Pope Francis and everything he stands for. I think he's an incredibly connected spiritual and authentic being.

It is with extreme sadness that we hear of the passing of the leader of the world's Catholics, His Holiness Pope John Paul II, who commanded the three paths of religious learning, philosophical thought and poetical and artistic creativity.

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

Please receive in the name of the Spanish government and the people of Spain our warmest congratulations for your election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and my best wishes for the Papacy which you begin today. [to Pope Benedict XVI]

You say you're going to be the pope, become the pope.

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

To believe in immortality is one thing, but it is first needful to believe in life.

I have this certain reluctance when it comes to this idea that we are spiritual but not religious and we want Jesus but not the church. Why can't we have both?

Love and kindness are the basis of my religious beliefs. The rituals and outward signs are not as important as one's actions and deeds. Religion should be a path to God, not something to fight about.

I still go to church occasionally. I went the other day and found peace.

In the end, all men die. How you lived will be far more important to the Almighty than what you accomplished.