It is God who gives life. Let us respect and love human life, especially vulnerable life in a mother's womb.

If we take the poor away from the Gospel, we won't be able to understand the whole message of Jesus Christ.

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

Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship.

If we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.

The family remains the basic unit of society and the first school in which children learn the human, spiritual and moral values which enable them to be a beacon of goodness, integrity and justice in our communities.

May all people here find inspiration and strength to build a future of reconciliation, justice and peace for all the children of this beloved land.