It is not enough to long for a person as a good for oneself, one must also, and above all, long for that person's good.

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Euthanasia is a grave violation of the law of God, since it is the deliberate and morally unacceptable killing of a human person.

On my knees, I beg of you to turn away from the paths of violence and to return to the path of peace. Those who resort to violence always claim that only violence brings about change. You must know there is a political, peaceful way to justice.

All are called to holiness, and holy people alone can renew humanity.

The Lord has given you a heart open to great horizons; do not be afraid to commit your life completely to the service of Christ and His Gospel! Listen to Him as He says again today: 'The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.

The challenge is to make the church's yes to life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of life!