Pope's quotes: Victims of corruption

Join the Conversation

Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor. Learn more

A quote from Pope Francis:

"Some people behave in relation to corruption as they would with drugs: they think they can take it and leave it as they please. They start with something minor: a kickback here, a bribe there … And between this and that they gradually lose their freedom. Corruption too causes dependency, and generates poverty, exploitation and suffering. How many victims of corruption there are in the world today! So many victims of this widespread corruption. However, when we try to follow the logic of the Gospel fully, we become artisans of justice and open up horizons of hope for humanity. In gratuity and in the giving of ourselves to our brothers we serve the right master: God."

— Angelus, Sept. 18, 2016

Editor's note: We can send you a biweekly email alert with content from The Francis Chronicles. Follow the directions on our email alert signup page.

Latest News

Advertisement

1x per dayDaily Newsletters
1x per weekWeekly Newsletters
2x WeeklyBiweekly Newsletters