Pope Francis unveils his top 10 secrets to happiness

In a new interview with the Catholic News Service, Pope Francis provides his greatest tips for a happy life.

His top suggestion? "Live and let live," which isn't too surprising, given his famous remarks about the gay community ("Who am I to judge?").

Francis' other tips include being generous, relaxing and turning off the TV, and fighting toward peace. In true Pope Francis fashion, he also denounces being overly preachy in pursuit of Christianity:

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Among Pope Francis' other gems is the proposal that "consumerism has brought us anxiety," which leads to stress and unhappiness. Read the full list of Pope Francis' happiness secrets over at the National Catholic Register.