Jesus does not wait for sinners to change their lives before he welcomes them, said the preacher of the papal household. "He welcomes them and this leads sinners to change their lives," Cardinal ...

Jesus did, of course, ask sinners to stop sinning, as does Pope Francis; but there is something deeper at work regarding the complaints of those who arrayed themselves against Jesus’ behavior.

And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ They are not worth your time, Jesus, they should not be treated as equals.

Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. This is what happens to us, in every Mass, in every church: Jesus is happy to welcome us to his table, where he offers himself for us.

Jesus tells two parables to describe God’s mercy for sinners. Jesus is not just socializing; he is reaching out to people who are lost and in need of healing so they can find their way back to God.

While many often feel “cast aside” because of their sins, Jesus offers encouragement and “tells us, ‘Courage, come to me,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday, Aug. 31, at his general ...

Pope Francis reflected upon Sunday’s Gospel from Luke in which the Pharisees complain that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them.” “Jesus 'welcomes sinners and eats with them.' ...

"Jesus 'welcomes sinners and eats with them.' This is what happens to us, in every Mass, in every church: Jesus is happy to welcome us to his table, where he offers Himself for us," Pope Francis said.