Message
Message for the 59th World Day of Peace
- Date:
- January 1, 2026
- Type:
- Message
- Location:
- Vatican
- Audience:
- Heads of state, international organisations, all people of good will
- Original language:
- IT
Summary
In his first message for the World Day of Peace, marked on 1 January, Pope Leo XIV urged the world to reject violence and named wars, the arms trade and violence within families as obstacles to peace.
Key points
- An appeal to reject violence in all its forms.
- Concern for war-torn countries and for civilians.
- Attention to violence within families and communities.
- A link between peace, justice and the responsible use of technology.
Context
The annual World Day of Peace message is a fixed point in the papal calendar and is addressed to governments as well as the Church.
Sources
- Primary sourceVatican.va (Holy See) — Leo XIV — official texts, homilies, speeches and documents · Primary / official full texts
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
- News sourceAssociated Press — AP — Religion · Wire reporting
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