U.S.
Catholic Bishops - Social Development & World Peace - This contains a good summary of the 7 guiding principles
of Catholic social justice teachings which can serve as a
foundation for lasting peace. These themes can also be found
on the web site of Office
of Social Justice of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis with quotations taken from various important Church documents. |
"...it must be remembered that
true peace is never simply the result of military victory, but
rather implies both the removal of the causes of war and genuine
reconciliation between peoples." -- Centesimus annus -
John Paul II - Encyclical Letter (May 1 1991) |