I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity.

In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ.

I don't like to speak of Islamic violence, because every day, when I browse the newspapers, I see violence, here in Italy... this one who has murdered his girlfriend, another who has murdered the mother-in-law... and these are baptized Catholics! There are violent Catholics!

We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is nothing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin.

Our world is facing a refugee crisis of a magnitude not seen since the Second World War. This presents us with great challenges and many hard decisions.

How does St. Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand.

When families bring children into the world, train them in faith and sound values, and teach them to contribute to society, they become a blessing in our world.