I ask all people of goodwill to help build a culture of encounter, solidarity and peace

... this task entrusted to us by God the Creator requires us to grasp the rhythm and logic of creation. But we are often driven by pride of domination, of possessions, manipulation, of exploitation; we do not "care" for it, we do not respect it, we do not consider it as a free gift that we must care for.

May this colloquium be an inspiration to all who seek to support and strengthen the union of man and woman in marriage as a unique, natural, fundamental and beautiful good for persons, families, communities, and whole societies.

When everything falls apart, only one thing sustains our hope: God loves us, he loves everyone!

We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.

I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church... a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the world, and I also invite each person, including our fellow Christians, followers of other religions and all men of good will, to participate, in whatever way they can, in this initiative.

If in so many parts of the world there are children who have nothing to eat, that's not news, it seems normal. It cannot be this way!