Yet only when we come to understand, in the light of the Cross, the evil we are capable of, and have even been a part of, can we experience true remorse and true repentance.

May all people here find inspiration and strength to build a future of reconciliation, justice and peace for all the children of this beloved land.

Dear young people, you have many plans and dreams for the future. But, is Christ at the center of each of your plans and dreams?

But please know, Jesus never lets you down. Please know that the love and tenderness of Mother Mary never lets you down. And holding on to her mantle and with the power that comes from Jesus love on the cross, let us move forward, always forward, and walk together as brothers and sisters in the Lord forward.

There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity.

On the ordination of women, the church has spoken and said no. John Paul II, in a definitive formulation said that door is closed.

I already knew about this friendship between St. John Paul II and this philosopher [Ana Teresa Tymieniecka] when I was in Buenos Aires. It was known. Also her books are known.