An evangelizing community gets involved in word and deed in people’s daily lives; it bridges distances, it is willing to abase itself if necessary, and it embraces human life, touching the suffering flesh of Christ in others

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?

I think with great affection and deep gratitude of my venerable predecessor, Benedict XVI, who during these years of his pontificate has enriched and strengthened the Church with his teaching, his goodness, his guidance, his faith, his humility, and his gentleness, which will remain a spiritual heritage for all.

The imposition of anomalous models and lifestyles are alien to people's identity and, in the end, are irresponsible.

I believe in the old warrior's credo that "to the victor go the spoils."

In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves.

Each of us is a masterpiece of God's creation