World Day of Peace
"The world must be educated to love Peace, to build it up and defend it."
- Pope Paul VI, 1968
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- Pope Paul VI, 1968
January 1 is the World Day of Peace!
The Holy Father's message for this day affirms the role of young people in working for justice, peace and the common good and urges public policymakers to create institutions, laws, and environments that allow young people to flourish.
Resources for 2012 World Day of Peace:
"Educating Young People in Justice and Peace" - 2-Page Handout
Read the text of the 2012 World Day of Peace Message
Download more resources to educate young people in justice and peace.
Papal Statements Marking the World Day of Peace:
Pope Benedict XVI (2006-Present)Past Resources
2011- Bulletin Insert on "Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace"
- Read the text of the 2011 World Day of Peace Message
- Learn more about religious liberty
2010
- Bulletin Insert on "To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation"
- Bulletin Quotes and Excerpts from the 2010 Message
- Read the text of the 2010 World Day of Peace Message
2009
- Bulletin insert on "Fighting Poverty to Build Peace"
- Bulletin Quotes and Excerpts from the 2009 Message
- Read the text of the 2009 World Day of Peace Message
2008
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