It is horrific even to think that there are children, victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.

In our families we learn to love and to recognise the dignity of all, especially of the elderly

A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!

I don't know how things stand in the thinking of the Italian parliament. The Pope doesn't get mixed up in Italian politics.

Press on! Don't let yourselves be robbed of hope. Understood?

I ask you to ensure that humanity is served by wealth, and not ruled by it.