Papal Nuncio Quotes

Out of the Roman States there is no country where I am Pope except the United States.

His Holiness brings a wealth of experience to this exalted office. The United Nations and the Holy See share a strong commitment to peace, social justice, human dignity, religious freedom and mutual respect among the world's religions.

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of Pope John Paul II

Please receive in the name of the Spanish government and the people of Spain our warmest congratulations for your election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and my best wishes for the Papacy which you begin today. [to Pope Benedict XVI]

The Holy Father held a special place in the hearts of more than 1 billion Catholics worldwide.

You have been adopted by Amnesty. That proves you are a subversive. Amnesty only adopts [the cases of] subversives.

In life, as in death, Pope John Paul II was one of the most visible people on Earth.

I am flatly opposed to appointment of an ambassador to the Vatican.