The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires.The Gospel invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.

To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!

I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor!

Living together is an art. It's a patient art, it's a beautiful art, it's fascinating.

When I had to say something that I didn't like to Turkey, but of which I was sure, I said it, with the consequences that you all know [Editor's note: a reference to his comments on the Armenian Genocide]. I said these words ... I was sure

God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.

The Church of Rome, the Pope has always said, 'Seek peace.'