The 25th anniversary of the decision ... is a call to people of good will to reflect. Now is the time for recommitment to the building of a culture of absolute respect for life.

Respect for life and for the dignity of the human person also extends to the rest of creation, which is called to join man in praising God.

Contraception contradicts the full truth of the sexual act as the proper expression of conjugal love.

You, too, be courageous! The world needs convinced and fearless witnesses. It is not enough to discuss, it is necessary to act!

The only really effective means of enabling States to deal with the grave problem of poverty is to provide them with the necessary resources through foreign financial aid - public and private - granted under reasonable conditions, within the framework of international commercial relations regulated with fairness.

We must reflect the light of Christ through lives of prayer and joyful service to others.

The only way to peace is forgiveness.