That which gives us true freedom and true happiness is the compassionate love of Christ.

It is not 'progressive' to try to resolve problems by eliminating a human life.

Now, at the end of my visit to the Philippines, I commend you to Him, to Jesus who came among us as a child. May He enable all the beloved people of this country to work together, protecting one another, beginning with your families and communities, in building a world of justice, integrity and peace.

Too often we participate in the globalization of indifference. May we strive instead to live global solidarity.

In a family, parents, grandparents and children feel at home; no one is excluded. If someone has a problem, even a serious one, even if he brought it upon himself, the rest of the family comes to his assistance; they support him. ... Should the same not happen in society?

We need to build up society in the light of the Beatitudes, walking towards the Kingdom with the least among us.

This generation, and many others, have been led to believe that the devil is a myth, a figure, an idea, the idea of evil... But the devil exists and we must fight against him.