Let us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world.

Soccer must play a socio-cultural role. We reach 1.6 billion people, thanks to the positive emotions that soccer triggers, FIFA is more influential than any country on Earth and any religion. We move masses. We want to use that to create more peace, justice and health in the world.

We must not be afraid of solidarity; rather let us make all we have and are available to God.

Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till now you have kept him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms. If you have been indifferent, take a risk: you won’t be disappointed. If following him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust him, be confident that he is close to you, he is with you and he will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do.

The imposition of anomalous models and lifestyles are alien to people's identity and, in the end, are irresponsible.

Anyone who wants to be pope doesn't care much for themselves, God doesn't bless them. I didn't want to be pope.

The Cross isn't an ornament, mere symbol. It's the mystery of God's love, that He died for our sins.