None of us can think we are exempt from concerns for the poor and for social justice.

Proselytism is solemn nonsense, it makes no sense. We need to get to know each other, listen to each other and improve our knowledge of the world around us.

Christmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.

We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life.

Gay marriage will destroy the family

I would like to ask you all to see a ray of hope as well in the eyes and hearts of refugees and of those who have been forcibly displaced. A hope that is expressed in expectations for the future, in the desire for friendship, in the wish to participate in the host society also through learning the language, access to employment and the education of children. I admire the courage of those who hope to be able gradually to resume a normal life, waiting for joy and love to return to brighten their existence. We can and must all nourish this hope!

I think that even the Mexican society is a victim of all of this, of these crimes of "cleaning" people, of discarding people.