Let us never forget that it is the Lord who guides the Church. He is the one who makes our apostolates fruitful.

Today, we need a Church capable of walking at people's side, of doing more than simply listening to them; a Church which accompanies them on their journey.

In this Year of Faith, let us remember that faith is not something we possess, but something we share. Every Christian is an apostle.

Patriarch Kirill. I would prefer - because if I say one thing, I have to say another and another and another. I would prefer that what we spoke about, us, alone, will remain only what we said in public.

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

China is a great nation that offers the world a great culture, so many good things. I love the Chinese people and I hope there is the possibility of having good relations. We're in contact, we talk, we are moving forward but for me, to have as a friend a great country like China, which has so much culture and has so much opportunity to do good, would be a joy.

We cannot take a step in our Christian life without the help of the Lord, because we are weak.