Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.

Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right.

Being a Christian means renouncing ourselves, taking up the cross and carrying it with Jesus. There is no other way.

We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures, clothed in Christ.

It is not possible to go backwards. We must go forward. Always forward.

I would like to ask you all to see a ray of hope as well in the eyes and hearts of refugees and of those who have been forcibly displaced. A hope that is expressed in expectations for the future, in the desire for friendship, in the wish to participate in the host society also through learning the language, access to employment and the education of children. I admire the courage of those who hope to be able gradually to resume a normal life, waiting for joy and love to return to brighten their existence. We can and must all nourish this hope!

Fraternal love is the nearest testimony that we can give that Jesus is alive among us.