I tell priests to flee from clericalism because clericalism distances people. May they flee from clericalism and I add: it's a plague in the Church.

The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you.

There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us.

Fundamental relationships are being called into question, as is the very basis of marriage and the family. I can only reiterate the importance and, above all, the richness and the beauty of family life.

We must always walk in the presence of the Lord, in the light of the Lord, always trying to live in an irreprehensible way.

May the Lord bless the family and strengthen it in this moment of crisis

We should commit ourselves to 'eucharistic coherence,' that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortions, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.