Vatican City, Sep 9, 2014 / 10:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his daily homily on Tuesday Pope Francis spoke about the love of Jesus for his Church, noting how in the Gospel he prayed for his disciples, chose them personally and remained close to each.

“These are things of love! Love does not consider whether someone has an ugly face or a beautiful face: it loves! And Jesus does the same: He loves and chooses with love. He chooses all,” the Pope voiced to attendees of his Sept. 9 daily Mass.