Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.

If I speak of Islamic violence, I must speak of Catholic violence.

This is ideological colonization. They colonize people with ideas that try to change mentalities or structures, but this is not new. This was done by the dictatorships of the last century.

All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace.

The fight against poverty and hunger must be fought constantly and on many fronts, especially in its causes.

We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel!

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.