In effect, a selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity leads both to the misuse of available natural resources and to the exclusion of the weak and the disadvantaged.

The culture of comfort, which makes us think only of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries of other people.

Yes, hypothetically, western Catholicism could revise the theme of celibacy. ... But for the moment, I am in favor of maintaining celibacy, with the pros and the cons it has, because we have ten centuries of more good experiences than bad ones.

I would love to be a well-educated black, because I believe they do have an actual advantage.

We are all sinners. But God heals us with an abundance of grace, mercy and tenderness

God shows up with surprises.

Pastors must welcome the lost sheep. Actually, I made a mistake. I said welcome, rather, go out and find them.