Vatican Releases Benedict XVI’s First World Day of Peace Message

For the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2006), Pope Benedict XVI has written a message called “In Truth, Peace” which focuses on issues such as human rights, untruths that lead to war, arms proliferation, and many other issues….The theme chosen for this year’s reflection—In truth, peace — expresses the conviction that wherever and whenever men and women are enlightened by the splendour of truth, they naturally set out on the path of peace…

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