Justice and Peace Issues
The annual celebration of the World Day of Peace takes place on January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and invites the global community to reflect on the path toward peace. The theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace is: “Peace be with you: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace.” The theme invites humanity to reject the logic of violence and war, and to embrace an authentic peace based on love and justice.Since his election in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has often spoken of peace in terms of being both “unarmed” and “disarming.” The Pope envisions a peace not rooted in fear, threats, or weapons, but one that has the power to resolve conflicts, open hearts, and inspire mutual trust, empathy, and hope. “It is not enough to call for peace. We must embody it in a way of life that rejects every form of violence, whether visible or systemic,” noted the Vatican’s statement.The message emphasizes that the greeting of the Risen Christ—“Peace be with you” (Jn 20:19)—is for all people: believers and non-believers, leaders and citizens alike. It is a universal call to build a more humane and peaceful future together. You can read Pope Leo XIV’s entire message on the Vatican Website.This year’s message is the latest in a long tradition of messages for this day that began with St. Paul VI in 1967 and continued with St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and Pope Leo XIV.
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