The relationship between individuals or communities and the environment ultimately stems from their relationship with God. When ‘man turns his back on the Creator’s plan, he provokes a disorder which has inevitable repercussions on the rest of the created order.

God loves us despite our shortcomings and sins, and his love gives meaning to our lives and to the life of the world.

The Gospel is not merely a communication of things that can be known - it is one that makes things happen and is life-changing. The dark door of time, of the future, has been thrown open. The one who has hope lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.

The closer a person is to God, the closer he is to people.

Nourishment is a factor which touches on the fundamental right to life.

The essence of Christianity...is an ever-new encounter with... the God who speaks to us, who approaches us and who befriends us!

In this regard, I reiterate that the prohibition against torture cannot be contravened under any circumstances.