We cannot trust in our own strength, but only in Jesus and in his mercy.

Do not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent.

We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity.

Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own.

This is precisely the reason for the dissatisfaction of some, who end up sad - sad priests - in some sense becoming collectors of antiques or novelties, instead of being shepherds living with 'the odor of the sheep.' This I ask you: Be shepherds, with the 'odor of the sheep,' make it real, as shepherds among your flock, fishers of men.

Jesus is God but he humbled himself to walk with us. He is our friend, our brother.

If someone is gay and is searching for the Lord and has good will, then who am I to judge him?... No one should marginalize these people for this, they must be integrated into society.