17April 2015
“I would say that this is the first thing: to help the Church grow through the path of attraction. Without bothering to proselytize (persuasion)
"Don't proselytize; respect others' beliefs. "We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. But the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyzes: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you,' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attraction, not proselytizing," the pope said.
Compiled by Ben Chang