Remembrance saves a people's soul from whatever or whoever would attempt to dominate it or use it for their interests.

Yes, hypothetically, western Catholicism could revise the theme of celibacy. ... But for the moment, I am in favor of maintaining celibacy, with the pros and the cons it has, because we have ten centuries of more good experiences than bad ones.

A fundamental role in the renewal of society is played, of course, by the family and especially by young people.

We are all called to be friends with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to love the Lord.

We are living in a time of many wars. The call for peace must be shouted. Peace sometimes gives the impression of being quiet, but it is never quiet. Peace if always proactive and dynamic.

We also must learn to listen more to our conscience. Be careful, however: this does not mean we ought to follow our ego, do whatever interests us, whatever suits us, whatever pleases us. That is not conscience.

We don't need youth museums but we do need holy young people.