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Put on the cross, not only did he forgive those who crucified him, but he excused them. He said: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." This is Christianity, these are sentiments which, if put into practice would help society so much.

— Pope John Paul I

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Those who travel in the stratosphere are in danger of not being prudent, when they are full of knowledge acquired purely from books.

Yesterday, a funny thing happened to me on my way to the Conclave.

People sometimes say: "we are in a society that is all rotten, all dishonest." That is not true. There are still so many good people, so many honest people.

We are the objects of undying love on the part of God. We know: he has always his eyes open on us, even when it seems to be dark. He is our father; even more he is our mother.

I come without five lire. I want to leave without five lire.

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