Statement
Dia Mundial por la Paz 2018 (World Day of Peace Handout 2018 in Spanish)
Dia Mundial por la Paz 2018 (World Day of Peace Handout 2018 in Spanish)
The World Day of Peace 2018 handout focuses on Pope Francis’ message titled: “Migrants and Refugees: Men and Women in Search of Peace.”
Key Themes
- Contemplative Gaze: Pope Francis calls Catholics to look upon migrants and refugees with faith and compassion, recognizing God’s presence in their lives.
- Root Causes of Migration: War, conflict, genocide, ethnic cleansing, poverty, lack of opportunity, and environmental degradation force people to flee.