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World peace is threatened not only by the arms race, regional
conflicts and the continued injustices among people, but also by the lack of respect for nature.
Peace with God the Creator, Peace with All of Creation, 1990, #1
Love for others, and in the first
place love for the poor…is made concrete in the promotion of
justice.
Centesimus Annus, 1991, #58
Justice and peace are not abstract
concepts or remote ideals. They are
values which dwell in the heart of
every individual.
World Day of Peace Message, 1998, #1
…all are called to live in justice and to work for peace. No
one can claim exemption from this
responsibility. World Day of Peace Message, 1998, #1
In a sense, promoting the right to peace
ensures respect for all other
rights.
World Day of Peace Message, 1999, #11
War destroys, it does not build up; it
weakens the moral foundation of society and creates further divisions and long-lasting tensions.
World Day of Peace Message, 1999, #11
Peace is a need deeply rooted in
the heart of every man and
woman.World Day of Peace Message, 2000, #2
No one should be deceived into
thinking that the simple absence of war…is equivalent to lasting peace.
World Day of Peace Message, 2000, #13
There is no true peace without fairness, truth,
justice and solidarity.
World Day of Peace Message, 2000, #13
The promotion of justice is at the heart of a true
culture of solidarity.
World Day of Peace Message, 2001, #17
It is not just a question of giving one’s surplus to those in need…it requires changing
lifestyles and established power
structures.
World Day of Peace Message, 2001, #17
World Day of Peace Message, 2005, #5
When the common good is promoted at every level, peace is promoted.