Violence and arms can never resolve the problems of men.

None of us is alone in this world; each of us is a vital piece of the great mosaic of humanity as a whole.

The legal toleration of abortion or of euthanasia can in no way claim to be based on respect for the conscience of others, precisely because society has the right and the duty to protect itself against the abuses which can occur in the name of conscience and under the pretext of freedom.

The film industry has become a universal medium exercising a profound influence on the development of people's attitudes and choices, and possessing a remarkable ability to influence public opinion and culture across all social and political frontiers.

The drama of AIDS threatens not just some nations or societies, but the whole of humanity. It knows no frontiers of geography, race, age or social condition(calling) for a supreme effort of international cooperation on the part of government, the world medical and scientific community and all those who exercise influence in developing a sense of more responsibility in society.

Christ is the sacrament of the invisible God - a sacrament that indicates presence. God is with us.

You are our dearly beloved brothers, and in a certain way, it could be said that you are our elder brothers.