Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their own populations.

Revolution by its nature can not be overly programmed or directed. There are so many forces at work that you don't know where and how it all ends.

These divisions in the international community - the Syrians bear quite a lot of the blame, but we have enabled it by the divisions between us.

The problem is not with the faith, but with the faithful

...let us recognize that extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere. Let us recall that poverty is a denial of human rights. For the first time in history, in this age of unprecedented wealth and technical prowess, we have the power to save humanity from this shameful scourge. Let us summon the will to do it.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

His Holiness brings a wealth of experience to this exalted office. The United Nations and the Holy See share a strong commitment to peace, social justice, human dignity, religious freedom and mutual respect among the world's religions.