Christians are those who let God clothe them with goodness and mercy, with Christ, so as to become, like Christ, servants of God and others.

The alliance of love between a man and a woman, an alliance for life, cannot be improvised, and is not made in a day.

Dear young people, pray with me for peace in the world.

I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!

I think with great affection and deep gratitude of my venerable predecessor, Benedict XVI, who during these years of his pontificate has enriched and strengthened the Church with his teaching, his goodness, his guidance, his faith, his humility, and his gentleness, which will remain a spiritual heritage for all.

God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.

Jesus is more than a friend. He is a teacher of truth and life who shows us the way that leads to happiness.