We need to provide an education which teaches crit­ical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values.

The growth of equality… calls for decisions, mechanisms and processes directed to a better distribution of wealth, the creation of sources of employment and an integral promotion of the poor, which goes beyond a simple welfare mentality.

If someone is gay and seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to judge?

REJECT ALL FORMS OF CORRUPTION THAT DIVERT RESOURCES FROM THE POOR

A way has to be found to enable everyone to benefit from the fruits of the earth, and not simply to close the gap between the affluent and those who must be satisfied with the crumbs falling from the table, but above all to satisfy the demands of justice, fairness and respect for every human being.

The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission.

The Golden Rule reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development. This conviction has led me, from the beginning of my ministry, to advocate at different levels for the global abolition of the death penalty.