The Pope's Top 12 Tweets of 2017

In case you're not a regular follower of Pope Francis on Twitter (or in case you missed a few of his tweets), we wanted to make sure you see these messages of faith, hope, and love. One from each month of 2017.

Let us entrust the new year to Mary, Mother of God, so that peace and mercy may grow throughout the world.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 1, 2017





When the journey is uncertain and you fall, God, rich in mercy, will extend his hand to pick you up.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 27, 2017




Let us remember our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution for their faith. May we be united with them.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 24, 2017





Even in the hardest and most disturbing moments, the Lord's mercy and goodness are greater than every thing.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 1, 2017





Mary teaches us to place our hope in God even when all seems without meaning, even when He seems hidden.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 21, 2017






Mercy warms the heart and makes it sensitive to the needs of brothers and sisters with sharing and participation.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) June 24, 2017





Let us be led by the Virgin Mary on the path that leads to the holy mountain that is Christ, where God and man meet.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 16, 2017





In Mary we see that humility is not a virtue of the weak but of the strong who don't have to treat others badly to feel important.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) August 13, 2017




Truth is an inseparable companion of justice and mercy.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 8, 2017





God loves us with a love so rich in mercy that He constantly welcomes us, protects and forgives us.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 27, 2017




May Mary's pure and simple smile be a source of joy for each one of us as we face life's difficulties.

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) November 21, 2017





Thank you for following @Pontifex which turns five years old today. May social media always be spaces that are rich in humanity!

- Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 12, 2017




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