In the depths of despair, when no words or gestures will
help, then cry with those who suffer, because tears are the seeds of
hope, Pope Francis said.
When people are hurting, “it is necessary
to share in their desperation. In order to dry the tears from the face
of those who suffer, we must join our weeping with theirs. This is the
only way our words may truly be able to offer a bit of hope,” he said
Jan. 4 during his weekly general audience.