The obsession with economic profit and technical efficiency puts the human rhythms of life at risk.

Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.

Profound peace, spiritual consolation, love of God and love of all things in God - this is the sign that you are on this right path.

I don't know if I had success or not. But I am afraid of myself. Why am I afraid of myself? I always feel - I don't know - weak in the sense of not having power and also power is a fleeting thing, here today, gone tomorrow.

Practicing charity is the best way to evangelize.

For the sake of peace, religious beliefs must never be allowed to be abused in the cause of violence and war.

By saying "blessed are those who mourn", Jesus does not intend to declare an unfortunate and burdensome condition in life to be happy. Suffering is not a value in itself, but a reality that Jesus teaches us to live with the correct attitude.