Obsession with a consumerist lifestyle, above all when few people are capable of maintaining it, can only lead to violence and mutual destruction.

It seems clear to me also that climate change is a problem which can no longer be left to our future generation.

Trade unions have been an essential force for social change, without which a semblance of a decent and humane society is impossible under capitalism.

Without prolonged moments of adoration, of prayerful encounter with the word, of sincere conversation with the Lord, our work easily becomes meaningless; we lose energy as a result of weariness and difficulties, and our fervor dies out. The Church urgently needs the deep breath of prayer, and to my great joy groups devoted to prayer and intercession, the prayerful reading of God's word and the perpetual adoration of the Eucharist are growing at every level of ecclesial life.

The Mexican people, you cannot explain this wealth, this history, this joy, the capacity to celebrate amid these tragedies that you have asked about. I can say another thing, that this unity, that this people has managed not to fail, not to end with so many wars, things, things that are happening now.

Every time we give in to selfishness and say “No” to God, we spoil his loving plan for us.

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