Sister Maria, a devoted nun, has spent most of her life in prayer and reflection.

 

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Now, she shares a deeply personal account of her relationship with Pope Francis, revealing his final message to Christians.

 

To the world, he was Pope Francis, the Holy Father.

 

But to Sister Maria, he was Jorge, a brother in Christ.

 

Their bond was forged through prayer and shared moments of silence, not politics or fame.

 

She first met him in Argentina, where he was already a man of profound faith, serving the poor and listening to the cries of the marginalized.

 

When Jorge became pope, Sister Maria felt a mix of joy and sorrow.

 

She understood the immense weight of the papal role, one that often goes unseen.

 

While the world focused on headlines and ceremonies, she knew he spent sleepless nights weeping for the sins of humanity.

 

His loneliness and dedication to prayer were palpable, and she carried those memories with her.

 

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In the later years of his life, their correspondence became less frequent but more profound.

 

Sister Maria sensed a clarity in his words, as if he knew his time was limited.

 

He spoke of death not with fear but as a “doorway” into deeper truth.

 

One of his last letters began with the haunting words: “Maria, if I leave before you, tell them.”

 

Pope Francis urged Sister Maria to speak out against the noise of the world.

 

He emphasized the importance of witnessing rather than arguing, reminding her of the need for Christians to return to the core of their faith.

 

His final conversations were filled with urgency, reflecting his desire for believers to remember that Jesus is not just a symbol but the center

of their lives.

 

In his last messages, Pope Francis lamented the state of the church.

 

He observed that many believers were choosing comfort over conviction, noise over stillness.

 

He grieved for a generation distracted by the world, their souls quietly starving for spiritual nourishment.

 

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He once said, “They are building bigger sanctuaries, but their prayer closets are full of dust.”

 

Sister Maria recalls how Pope Francis mourned over empty pulpits and Christians who could quote theology but hadn’t spoken to Jesus in

months.

 

He pleaded for believers to return to the cross—the real one that still bleeds and saves.

 

His final message was clear: “If I could tell the world one thing, it would be to return to the Gospels.”

 

Pope Francis wanted people to understand that holiness is still possible in this life.

 

He emphasized that the church must awaken, not in fear, but in love.

 

He believed that the greatest need of the church was to fall in love again—with Jesus, the Word of God, and the transformative power of

prayer.

 

He warned Sister Maria about the danger of complacency within the church.

 

“Maria, the church is falling asleep,” he said, expressing concern that many had forgotten how close eternity really is.

 

He lamented that the church had become too professional, mastering the language of religion while neglecting the heart of faith.

 

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Pope Francis envisioned a church that would rise again, burn again, and become radiant once more.

 

But he believed this could only happen if believers returned to their first love—Jesus Christ.

 

He urged Sister Maria to share this message, to awaken hearts and remind the faithful of their true calling.

 

In their last meeting, Sister Maria witnessed a holy stillness around Pope Francis.

 

He lay in bed, holding a crucifix, embodying peace and clarity.

 

He spoke of death not as an end but as a doorway, expressing confidence in who awaited him on the other side.

 

His final words were not about his legacy but a plea for the church to remember its purpose.

 

Sister Maria now carries the torch of Pope Francis’s message.

 

She calls on believers to return to the Gospels, to their knees, and to the fire of the Holy Spirit.

 

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This is not merely a warning; it is an invitation to rediscover the essence of faith.

 

If you feel distant or disillusioned, Sister Maria implores you to come back.

 

Tear down the walls you’ve built around your faith and let the gospel shake you to your core.

 

This message is urgent; the time is now to respond to the call of Christ.

 

Pope Francis’s legacy is not one of power or fame, but of deep, abiding love for Jesus and His church.

 

Sister Maria reminds us that the greatest need is not for more programs or polished speeches, but for hearts that burn with love for Christ.

 

As she shares this sacred message, may we all heed the call to return to our first love and reignite the flame of faith within us.