One cannot offend, make war, kill in the name of one's own religion, that is, in the name of God.

The security of faith does not make us motionless or close us off, but sends us forth to bear witness and to dialogue with all people.

There is a need for financial reform along ethical lines that would produce in its turn an economic reform to benefit everyone. This would nevertheless require a courageous change of attitude on the part of political leaders.

The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all.

We have, in a sense, lorded it over nature, over Sister Earth, over Mother Earth, i think man has gone too far.

Through prayer, charity and humility before God, people receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of indifference.

There is no sin that God cannot pardon. All we need to do is ask for forgiveness