Pope John Paul I

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

— Pope John Paul I

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

— Pope John Paul I

We wish to continue in following up the legacy of the Second Vatican Council whose wise regulations have still to be led to their fulfilment, being careful that a push, generous perhaps, but unduly timed, does not detract from the content and meaning of the council, and on the other hand being careful and reined and timid efforts do not slow up the magnificent drive of renewal and of life.

— Pope John Paul I

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. He does not want to hurt us, He wants only to do good to us, to all of us. If children are ill, they have additional claim to be loved by their mother. And we too, if by chance we are sick with badness, on the wrong track, have yet another claim to be loved by the Lord.

— Pope John Paul I

Even the young are killing each other.

— Pope John Paul I