In 1967, Pope Paul VI first dedicated the solemnity of Mary to world peace, and each feast since 1968 has seen release of a papal message.
Pope Francis is marking the annual World Day of Peace Jan. 1 with a message titled:
“Dialogue Between Generations, Education and Work: Tools for Building Lasting Peace.” (Español | Additional languages)
In his 2022 message, Pope Francis urges the funding of education, not wars, and writes that the “architecture” and “art” of peace directly involves each one of us.
Resources
Read the pope’s message for the 55th World Day
World Day of Peace resources (USCCB)
For World Peace Day, Jan. 1, Pope urges funding of education, not wars (Catholic News Service, Dec. 27, 2021)
