Vanity, showing off, is an attitude that reduces spirituality to a worldly thing, which is the worst sin that could be committed in the church.

We must learn from Mary, and we must imitate her unconditional readiness to receive Christ in her life.

I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists.

[Orthodox] are brothers, but I must respect them.

Be close to the poor and to those in need, so as to touch in their flesh the wounded flesh of Jesus. Please, draw near to them!

There are saints in the Roman Curia, among the cardinals, priests, religious, sisters and laity. They work hard, and also do things that are often hidden. I know some who concern themselves with feeding the poor or who give up their free time to work in a parish. As always, the ones who aren't saints make the most noise ... a single tree falling makes a sound, but a whole forest growing doesn't.

I read little, I just glance through one newspaper. Just 15 minutes.