At the first meeting I had with the (Italian) bishops in May 2013, one of the three things I said was: with the Italian government you're on your own. Because the pope is for everybody and he can't insert himself in the specific internal politics of a country. This is not the role of the pope, right?

We should all remember... that throwing food away is like stealing from the tables of the poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone to reflect on the problem of thrown away and wasted food to identify ways and means that, by seriously addressing this issue, are a vehicle of solidarity and sharing with the needy.

Love is more powerful, love gives life, love makes hope blossom in the wilderness.

Man has slapped nature in the face. If you slap it, it will slap you back.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.

Negative feelings choke the Lord’s word in us.