Friday, December 17, 2004

Holy Father's Message for 2005 World Day of Peace

VATICAN CITY, DEC. 16, 2004 (Zenit.org).- In world marked by war, terrorism and violence, John Paul II is launching a campaign to overcome evil with good.

This is the essence of the Pope's message for the next World Day of Peace, to be observed Jan. 1.

The theme of the text, published today, is the same advice given by St. Paul to the first Christians in Rome: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." The text will be sent to the world's leaders and to key international organizations.
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The Holy See confirmed today that the Pope will preside over Mass the morning of Jan. 1, the World Day of Peace.
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Pope Paul VI instituted the World Day of Peace in 1967.
Zenit Article here.

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