Putin has big plans for Russia...Hats off to the Russians. I think I would just get along very well with Vladimir Putin.

May the power of Christ, which brings freedom and service, be felt in so many hearts afflicted by war, persecution and slavery.

We all have in our hearts some areas of unbelief. Let us say to the Lord: I believe! Help my unbelief.

And now I would like to give the blessing, but first - first I ask a favor of you: before the Bishop blesses his people, I ask you to pray to the Lord that he will bless me: the prayer of the people asking the blessing for their Bishop.

God always forgives, always. But he asks that I forgive. If I don't forgive, in a certain sense I am closing the door to God's forgiveness.

The scourge of drug trafficking, that favors violence and sows the seeds of suffering and death, requires of society as a whole an act of courage.

When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them-some food, a place in our homes, our time-not only do we no longer remain poor: we are enriched.