Dominique Mamberti

Dominique François Joseph Mamberti (7 March 1952 –) is the Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura in the Roman Curia.

Dominique Mamberti (2010)

Quotes

• The erosion of freedom of conscience also witnesses to a form of pessimism with regard to the capacity of the human conscience to recognize the good and the true, to the advantage of positive law alone, which tends to monopolize the determination of morality. It is also the Church’s role to remind people that every person, no matter what his beliefs, has, by means of his conscience, the natural capacity to distinguish good from evil and that he should act accordingly. Therein lies the source of his true freedom.
  • Abp Mamberti responds to European Court of Human Rights judgement (2013)

• Certainly, a dialogue with Islam may be pursued and must be pursued. Speaking about a dialogue with Islam is something abstract... we must rather pursue a dialogue with Islamic representatives, believers in Islam, and develop with them, as much as possible, common actions with them in favor of peace and development.
• As quoted in Andrea Gagliarducci, For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must (May 13, 2015)

• (About illegal immigrants) diplomacy must explore all the possible ways so that the human person is respected. Obviously, any initiative must be fostered under international law, and with the major goal to keep peace, as the Holy Father often reiterated: 'Only with peace, can we build the future'.
• As quoted in Andrea Gagliarducci, For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must (May 13, 2015)

• (About the fall of the Berlin Wall) It was not just a reminder of the end of an era of profound division; it is a symbol of hope, showing that it is possible to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles for the benefit of what is deeply rooted in our human nature, namely life in dignity and freedom. And the fact that it was achieved in a marvelously peaceful manner makes us hopeful that it can be done again.
  • From an interview of Cindy Wooden (Catholic News Service), Meet the Cardinals: Dominique Mamberti (February 3, 2015)

• (About security in Europe and around the world) It cannot be achieved without the protection of human rights," but, on the other hand, "full respect of human rights can be ensured only in a secure environment, allowing individuals to enjoy the inalienable rights and freedoms to which they are all entitled as human beings.
  • From an interview of Cindy Wooden (Catholic News Service), Meet the Cardinals: Dominique Mamberti (February 3, 2015)

• I believe that the role of the Pope is to confirm his brothers in faith, and I believe that this is why he is coming: to say that Corsica is in his heart, and that the life of the Church in Corsica is important to him, just as the life of all churches around the world is important to him.
  • Je pense que le rôle du pape, c'est de confirmer ses frères dans la foi, et je pense que c'est pour cela qu'il vient : pour dire que la Corse est dans son cœur, et que la vie de l'Église en Corse est importante pour lui, comme la vie de toutes les Églises dans le monde est importante pour lui.
    • As quoted in JEan-Philippe Mattei and Julia Sereni, Pape en Corse : "Un événement unique dans l'histoire de l'île" pour le Cardinal Mamberti (in French)