Being a Christian means renouncing ourselves, taking up the cross and carrying it with Jesus. There is no other way.

Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self esteem. That means, 'I feel so low that instead of picking myself up, I have to cut others down.' Letting go of negative things quickly is healthy.

Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy.

Remembrance saves a people's soul from whatever or whoever would attempt to dominate it or use it for their interests.

Brothers and sisters, good evening. You all know that the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him... but here we are.

We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return.

Terrorism is everywhere. You think of the tribal terrorism of some African countries.