Quotes of Peace &

Justice by Pope John

Paul IISource: www.ceo.syd.catholic.edu.au/portal/site/re

To reach peace,

teach peace.

World Day of Peace Message, 1979

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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

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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

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…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

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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

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Peace is a need deeply rooted in

the heart of every man and

woman.World Day of Peace Message, 2000, #2

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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

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There is no true peace without fairness, truth,

justice and solidarity.

World Day of Peace Message, 2000, #13

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The promotion of justice is at the heart of a true

culture of solidarity.

World Day of Peace Message, 2001, #17

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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

To pray for peace is to

pray for justice. World Day of Peace Message, 2002, #14

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World Day of Peace Message, 2005, #5

When the common good is promoted at every level, peace is promoted.

John Paul II 1920 –

2005 May he

rest in peace.