Politics, according to the Social Doctrine of the Church, is one of the highest forms of charity, because it serves the common good. I cannot wash my hands, eh? We all have to give something!

Faith is not a light which scatters all our darkness, but a lamp which guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey.

Everyone say to himself: 'When was the last time I went to confession?' And if it has been a long time, don't lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession.

Let us all remember this: one cannot proclaim the Gospel of Jesus without the tangible witness of one's life.

Charity, patience and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them, you want to share them with others.

I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters.

Environmental degradation is one of the biggest challenges we have. I think a question that we're not asking ourselves is: 'Isn't humanity committing suicide with this indiscriminate and tyrannical use of nature?'