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Giovanni Battista Re Quotes

born 1934 Italy

Giovanni Battista Re (30 January 1934) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.

Italy
Clergy

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Only by following Christ and accepting his teaching can we find adequate ways and criteria for building a future of unity and justice, the civilisation of love and peace.

I hope for white smoke this evening. (May 8, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.)

I was on the terrace of the Secretariat of State, with colleagues and Archbishop Agostino Casaroli. His first line was: "Never would I have thought that the conclave would choose a cardinal from a diocese beyond the Iron Curtain!" We all asked him many questions, and Casaroli explained that he was a "man of vision". He concluded: he will bring novelty, but he will be a good Pope.

Interviewer: What was Wojtyla's role in the defeat of communism?

The lack of ideals is what leads to emptiness and boredom. That is why, dear young people, I encourage you not to postpone life's fundamental decisions. When the Lord calls us, He also gives us the strength and the grace necessary for responding to the responsibilities that will be placed on our path.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Giovanni Battista Re (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.