If in so many parts of the world there are children who have nothing to eat, that's not news, it seems normal. It cannot be this way!

There is no such thing as low-cost Christianity. Following Jesus means swimming against the tide, renouncing evil and selfishness

Brothers and sisters, good evening. You all know that the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him... but here we are.

In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.

Together with a culture of work, there must be a culture of leisure as gratification. To put it another way: people who work must take the time to relax, to be with their families, to enjoy themselves, read, listen to music, play a sport.

We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life.

The Gospel teaches us what Jesus' kingdom requires of us... Reminds us that closeness and tenderness are the rules of life.