Bishop Robert McElroy: “Alongside the issues of abortion and euthanasia, which are central issues in our effort to transform this world, poverty and the degradation of the earth are also central.”

Pope Emeritus Benedict: “Thank you, Holy Father, for your goodness, which from the first moment of your election, to every moment of my life here, has touched my heart. We hope that you can go forward with all of us on this path of divine mercy, showing us the path of Jesus toward God.”

Pope Francis: “We are stewards, not masters of our earth. Each of us has a personal responsibility to care for the precious gift of God’s creation.”

Pope Francis: “A faith incapable of showing mercy to others isn’t faith. It’s just an ideology.”

Pope Francis: “What is needed today is a renewed commitment to protect each person in their daily life and to protect their dignity and human rights, their security and their comprehensive needs.”

Pope Francis: “We are often the slaves of appearances and allow ourselves to pursue appearances: ‘But God knows the truth.’”

Pope Francis: “Holiness cannot be bought.  It can’t be sold. It cannot be given away. Holiness is a journey to God’s presence that I must make: no one else can do it in my name.”