"In these years I was always involved in mediating, in seeking dialogue. Unfortunately we have sat down to dialogue only after there have already been so many deaths. At present also I am trying to encourage dialogue between the political interests to avoid the situation degenerating."

"We believe that the State should take care of families, but without having control over them. It is important to know ones limits, and States should know how far they can go in protecting family values and what their limits are without having control over them because this would offend the dignity of the family."

"We want authentic dialogue, not a monologue to gain time, as seen in the past many times; it should be dialogue that seeks the common good."

"Many would want stronger words, a more clear condemnation, but we can all understand that the relationship of the Holy See with Nicaragua cannot be closed in an imprudent way, it’s necessary to maintain possible channels of dialogue that lead to a solution to this crisis"