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World Day of Peace Bulletin Insert, January 1, 2008
World Day of Peace Bulletin Insert, January 1, 2008
In 1968, Pope Paul VI called on all people of the world to together celebrate the “Day of Peace” on January 1. Since 1968, each year that day has been celebrated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike and is marked by a special annual peace message from the Holy Father.
According to Church teaching, peace is built on a commitment to love and justice and flourishes when all realize their responsibility for promoting it. True peace can only be attained when the dignity of each human being is respected. The Church is called to be a sacrament and instrument of peace in the world and must work, along with its members, to promote peace and its foundations: love, justice, development, and reconciliation.