As long as the problems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolute autonomy of markets and financial speculation and by attacking the structural causes of inequality, no solution will be found for the world’s problems or, for that matter, to any problems.

The economic part is the one that came out first because there were some problems about which the press spoke a lot.

In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.

Consumerism has brought us anxiety. Set aside time to play with your children, and turn off the TV when they sit down to eat.

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

We need to provide an education which teaches crit­ical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values.

You might say, 'Can't we have a more human Christianity, without the cross, without Jesus, without stripping ourselves?' In this way we'd become pastry-shop Christians, like a pretty cake and nice sweet things. Pretty, but not true Christians.