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

The Book of Genesis tells us that God created man and woman entrusting them with the task of filling the earth and subduing it, which does not mean exploiting it but nurturing and protecting it, caring for it through their work.

War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!

Press on! Don't let yourselves be robbed of hope. Understood?

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

The one thing that the Catholic Church desires, and that I seek as Bishop of Rome, “the Church which presides in charity”, is communion with the Orthodox Churches.

Jesus kept his wounds so that we would experience his mercy. This is our strength and our hope.