A quote from Pope Francis:
“It is necessary to place the precious pearl of the kingdom before all other earthly goods; it is necessary to put God in first place in our life. According primacy to God means having the courage to say no to evil, to violence to oppression; to live a life of service to others and in favor of legality and the common good. … One must be a friend of God, love one’s brothers, and be committed to the protection of their lives and health, also respecting the environment and nature.
This is particularly important tin this beautiful land, which needs to be protected and preserved; it takes courage to say no to every form of corruption and illegality — and we all know the name of these forms of corruption and illegality. It requires that everyone is a servant to the truth and assumes in every situation an evangelical lifestyle, which is manifested in the gift of the self and care for the poor and excluded.”
— Mass in the square in front of the Royal Palace of Caserta, July 26, 2014
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