A Church without women is like the college of the Apostles without Mary... Our Lady is more important than the Apostles! She is more important! The Church is feminine. She is Church, she is bride, she is mother.

The Lord is knocking at the door of our hearts. Have we put a sign on the door saying: 'Do not disturb'?

This is the mission of every Christian: lumina pandit - to spread the light and to tell the world of God's love.

It is God who gives life. Let us respect and love human life, especially vulnerable life in a mother's womb.

A Senate vote on gay marriage is a destructive pretension against the plan of God

It seems clear to me also that climate change is a problem which can no longer be left to our future generation.

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!