Yes, hypothetically, western Catholicism could revise the theme of celibacy. ... But for the moment, I am in favor of maintaining celibacy, with the pros and the cons it has, because we have ten centuries of more good experiences than bad ones.

Mercy is the true power that can save humanity and the world from sin and evil.

But you too, help one another: help one another always. One another. In this way, by helping one another, we will do some good.

Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God's creation, made in his own image, destined to live for ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.

May we always say thank you to God, especially for his patience and mercy.

A Christian who withdraws into himself, hiding all that the Lord has given him, is not a Christian! I would ask the many young people present to be generous with their God-given talents for the good of others, the Church and our world.

Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously