[Joseph Ratzinger] is a man who as the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith had everything in his hands. He conducted all the investigations, and went on, went on, went on, until he couldn't go any further in the execution.

Where we find hate and darkness, may we bring love and hope, in order to give a more human face to society.

It is through an unbroken chain of witnesses that we come to see the face of Jesus.

We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness and turn yourselves over to the love of God. Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things but carrying out daily things in an extraordinary way that is with love, joy and faith.

Faith is not a light which scatters all our darkness, but a lamp which guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey. To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain everything; rather, his response is that of an accompanying presence, a history of goodness which touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light.

Let us ask the Lord for this grace: that our hearts become free and filled with light, so that we can rejoice as children of God.

Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.