We must say “no to a church that is attached to money, that thinks of money, that thinks of how to earn money."

"God forgives all, He is just waiting for you to get close to Him.”

Pope Francis spoke of God’s love and encouraged the congregation to allow themselves to be “embraced by God’s mercy.”

"To pass through the Holy Door means to rediscover the infinite mercy of the Father who welcomes everyone and goes out personally to encounter each of them.”

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis told those present about his recent trip to Africa and spoke about the importance of missionary work.

During the ceremony, the pope opened the Holy Door of the Cathedral for the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy.