It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.

Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life.

When they are assailed by despair, young people should let universal concerns into their lives.

After the war, prompted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, I entered Parliament so that a priest could speak out for the poor, as canon law at that time still permitted.

Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.

My family background was deeply Christian.

I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.