The first genocide of the 21st century was against you, the Armenian people.

Jesus came to save us: let us not reject this marvelous gift!

I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church... a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the world, and I also invite each person, including our fellow Christians, followers of other religions and all men of good will, to participate, in whatever way they can, in this initiative.

Sin, also for those who don't have faith, exists when one goes against one's conscience. To listen to and obey it means, in fact, to decide in face of what is perceived as good or evil. And on this decision pivots the goodness or malice of our action.

I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected.

At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.

Reforming the social structures which perpetuate poverty and the exclusion of the poor first requires a conversion of mind and heart.