Proselytism is solemn nonsense, it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve our knowledge of the world around us. Sometimes after a meeting I want to arrange another one because new ideas are born and I discover new needs. This is important: to get to know people, listen, expand the circle of ideas. The world is crisscrossed by roads that come closer together and move apart, but the important thing is that they lead towards the Good.

I address a strong appeal from my heart that the dignity and safety of the worker always be protected.

Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.

Today Saint Paul has told us that in Christ we have become God’s adopted children, brothers and sisters in Christ. This is who we are. This is our identity.

Life is a precious gift, but we realize this only when we give it to others.

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

Find new ways to spread the word of God to every corner of the world.