Jesus is the one who brings God to us and us to God.

Let's say 'Yes' to life and 'No' to death.

In this case [the Charlemagne Prize], I don't say (I was) forced, but convinced by the holy and theological headstrongness of Cardinal [Walter] Kasper, because he was chosen, elected by Aachen to convince me. And I said yes, but in the Vatican. And I said I offer it for Europe, as a co-decoration for Europe, a prize so that Europe may do what I desired at Strasburg; that it may no longer be "grandmother Europe" but "mother Europe."

Many people who are forced into emigration suffer and often die tragically; many of their rights are violated, they are obliged to separate from their families and, unfortunately, continue to be subjected to racist attitudes and xenophobia.

Let love simply bloom... and it is unstoppable.

The Philippines bear witness to the youthfulness and vitality of the Church.

War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!