Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.

Globalisation has made us more vulnerable. It creates a world without borders, and makes us painfully aware of the limitations of our present instruments, and of politics, to meet its challenges.

Firstly, economic globalisation has brought prosperity and development to many countries, but also financial crises to Asia, Latin America and Russia, and increasing poverty and marginalisation.

Globalisation makes it clear that social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals. All sources must interact in order to reach the MDGs.

We urge President Bush to abstain from the National Missile Defense, just as we urge China, India and Pakistan to discontinue their nuclear arsenals.

Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure.

Terrorism can never be accepted. We must fight it together, with methods that do not compromise our respect for the rule of law and human rights, or are used as an excuse for others to do so.

Regional exchange can be a source of growth and development, and of enhancing good governance.

The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

If God is going to write your loves story, He's going to first need your pen.

Each moment spent in prayer is like a coin put into a bank account

Every day is a new day. No matter what has happened before, whenever you awake, you have the opportunity to start anew. It is one of the wonderful things about life.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

We Christians must simplify our lives or lose untold treasures on earth and in eternity.

The substitutes are all on the bench, and that's where they'll start the match.

Selfishness beats altruism within groups. Altruistic groups beat selfish groups. Everything else is commentary.

If you believe you can make a difference, then you will make a difference. Believe in yourself, your family and your community and you will win.

Civil government cannot let any group ride roughshod over others simply because their consciences tell them to do so.

Without communication with the dead, a fully human life is not possible.