Jesus’ Cross shows the full force of evil, but also the full power of God’s mercy.

Let us never forget that authentic power is service, which has its radiant culmination on the Cross.

Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor.

The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you.

Tell me, when you give alms do you look into the eyes of the man or woman to whom you give alms? . . . And when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the one to whom you give alms, or do you toss the coin?

I sincerely hope I can contribute to the progress there has been in relations between Jews and Catholics since the Second Vatican Council in a spirit of renewed collaboration.

Challenges exist to be overcome! Let us be realists, but without losing our joy, our boldness and our hope-filled commitment. Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary vigour!