Pope Paul Quotes

"Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create."

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

"the evolution of living beings ... presents an internal finality which arouses admiration [and which] obliges one to suppose a Mind which is its inventor, its creator."

"I look with awe at this huge building which, in the richness of its architecture, is an expression of faith and love for Holy Mary and for Her Son."

"Let us pray to God that each one, listening to his own conscience, has the courage to perform responsible and concrete gestures which will allow all to walk the road of peace together, avoiding anything that could lead back to hatred and violence,"