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.

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at Bangui's Barthélémy Boganda Stadium for thousands of the faithful from the Central African Republic.

Pope Francis on Saturday morning celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the National Sanctuary of the Ugandan Martyrs at Namugongo. The Shrine commemorates the martyrdom of 22 young Catholic converts during an anti-Christian persecution that took place under Mwanga II, the king of Buganda.Belo

The church remains faithful if she keeps her eyes fixed on Jesus, but she becomes lukewarm and mediocre if she seeks comfort in worldly things.

Pope Francis said that the church must not be obsessed by money or power. Instead her strength and joy should come from the words of Christ.