A fundamental role in the renewal of society is played, of course, by the family and especially by young people.

God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.

Communications requires study, preparation, and a special attention to truth, goodness and beauty.

This concern for the poor is in the Gospel, it is within the tradition of the Church, it is not an invention of communism and it must not be turned into an ideology, as has sometimes happened before in the course of history.

China is a great nation that offers the world a great culture, so many good things. I love the Chinese people and I hope there is the possibility of having good relations. We're in contact, we talk, we are moving forward but for me, to have as a friend a great country like China, which has so much culture and has so much opportunity to do good, would be a joy.

The secret of Christian living is love. Only love fills the empty spaces caused by evil.

To be wise use three languages: think well, feel well and do well. And to be wise allow yourselves to be surprised by the love of God. That will guarantee a good life.