"Today, for the first time in history, a Bishop of Rome sets foot on English soil. This fair land, on..." — Pope John Paul II

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

The unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ feels the great need of your assistance, your prayers, your sacrifice, and he most humbly asks this of you.

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.

Young people are threatened... by the evil use of advertising techniques that stimulate the natural inclination to avoid hard work by promising the immediate satisfaction of every desire.