Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ. It is a crime against humanity.

Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.

China is a great nation that offers the world a great culture, so many good things. I love the Chinese people and I hope there is the possibility of having good relations. We're in contact, we talk, we are moving forward but for me, to have as a friend a great country like China, which has so much culture and has so much opportunity to do good, would be a joy.

We are impatient, anxious to see the whole picture, but God lets us see things slowly, quietly.

The Lord is always there waiting to give us his love: it is an amazing thing, one which never ceases to surprise us!

When we do not adore God, we adore something else. Money and power are false idols which often take the place of God.

Many people who are forced into emigration suffer and often die tragically; many of their rights are violated, they are obliged to separate from their families and, unfortunately, continue to be subjected to racist attitudes and xenophobia.