The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of world - not his own light, but that of Christ.

We were looking for a 'good shepherd,' and instead we got a German shepherd.

I too hope in this short reign to be a man of peace.

I leave from where the apostle arrived.

Today, I, too, wish to reaffirm that I intend to continue on the path toward improved relations and friendship with the Jewish people, following the decisive lead given by John Paul II.