A beautiful homily, a genuine sermon, must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid, deep and sure than this proclamation.

God is not afraid of new things.

Jesus did not say: 'One of you go', but 'All of you go': we are sent together.

Let the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven.

I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity.

Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good. I cannot wash my hands, eh? We all have to give something!

Whenever people listen to one another humbly and openly, their shared values and aspirations become all the more apparent. Diversity is no longer seen as a threat, but as a source of enrichment.