The cross of Christ, embraced with love, never brings sadness with it, but joy, the joy of being saved and of doing a little of what he did on the day of his death.

Violence and war lead only to death.

The Church is or should go back to being a community of God's people, and priests, pastors and bishops, who have the care of souls, are at the service of the people of God.

Every conflict is emblematic of the throwaway culture.

Every economic...acti on must set about providing each inhabitant of the planet with the minimum wherewithal to live in dignity and freedom, with the possibility of supporting a family, educating children, praising God and developing one's own human potential.

Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!

Children are victims of a social problem that wounds the family.