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Pope Francis Quotes about Violence

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Obsession with a consumerist lifestyle, above all when few people are capable of maintaining it, can only lead to violence and mutual destruction.

Pope Francis, McDonagh, Sean (2016). “On Care for Our Common Home, Laudato Si': The Encyclical of Pope Francis on the Environment”, p.182

Violence and war lead only to death.

Pope Francis (2017). “Embracing the Way of Jesus: Reflections from Pope Francis on Living Our Faith”, p.24, Loyola Press

If I speak of Islamic violence, I must speak of Catholic violence.

Pope Francis' In-Flight Press Conference from Mexico to Rome, www.catholicnewsagency.com. February 18, 2016.

I do not believe it is right to identify Islam with violence. This is not right or true.

Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Poland, www.catholicnewsagency.com. July 31, 2016.