There is another form of poverty! It is the spiritual poverty of our time, which afflicts the so-called richer countries particularly seriously.

I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor!

The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.

Every man, every woman who has to take up the service of government, must ask themselves two questions: ‘Do I love my people in order to serve them better? Am I humble and do I listen to everybody, to diverse opinions in order to choose the best path.’ If you don’t ask those questions, your governance will not be good.

Filipinos everywhere are known for their love of God, their fervent piety and their warm devotion to Our Lady and her rosary

The two key words for the European Union are creativity and fruitfulness. That's the challenge.

Do not forget this: the Lord never wearies of forgiving! We are the ones who weary of asking for forgiveness.