Fraternal love is the nearest testimony that we can give that Jesus is alive among us.

While all too many people live in dire poverty, others are caught up in materialism and lifestyles which are destructive of family life and the most basic demands of Christian morality.

I like this idea of the re-foundation of the European Union, maybe it can be done, because Europe - I do not say is unique, but it has a force, a culture, a history that cannot be wasted, and we must do everything so that the European Union has the strength and also the inspiration to make it go forward. That's what I think.

I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!

The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer.

Families will always have their trials; be living examples of love, forgiveness, and care

The secret of Christian living is love. Only love fills the empty spaces caused by evil.