In a world where the name of God is sometimes associated with vengeance and even a duty of hatred and violence, this message is both timely and significant.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it

I kiss the soil as if I placed a kiss on the hands of a mother, for the homeland is our earthly mother. I consider it my duty to be with my compatriots in this sublime and difficult moment.

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

From the cave of Bethlehem there rises today an urgent appeal to the world not to yield to mistrust, suspicion and discouragement, even though the tragic reality of terrorism feeds uncertainties and fears.

The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.