“In our country, we need to start building bridges and bringing people together.”

“Lutherans and Catholics are on the way to greater unity," says Martin Marty.

Relations between the Holy See and Vietnam are moving ahead in a positive way.

‘I believe that today there is, in fact, a need for everyone to work to change the world situation, which is a situation of grave wounds, of grave conflict.’

As this year ends, it is crucial that we not shut the door—holy or otherwise—on the needs of those around us.

Blessed are those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and marginalized and show them their closeness.