World Day of Peace facts for kids
Quick facts for kids World Day of Peace |
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| Observed by | All world |
| Celebrations | Multiple world wide events |
| Date | 1 January |
| Next time | 1 January 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Catholic Church |
The World Day of Peace is a special day celebrated every year by the Catholic Church. It happens on January 1st and is all about promoting peace around the world.
This day was started in 1967 by Pope Paul VI. He was inspired by earlier messages about peace from another leader, Pope John XXIII. The very first World Day of Peace was celebrated on January 1st, 1968.
What is the World Day of Peace?
The World Day of Peace is a time when the Popes, who are the leaders of the Catholic Church, share important messages. These messages are about how people should live and work together peacefully.
Important Messages from Popes
Over the years, Popes like Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II have used this day to talk about many important topics. They have discussed things like:
- The United Nations, which works for global cooperation.
- Human rights, ensuring everyone is treated fairly.
- Women's rights, promoting equality for all women.
- Labor unions, which help workers.
- Making countries better through economic development.
- The right to life, protecting every person's life.
- How countries talk to each other through diplomacy.
- Working for peace in the Holy Land (like Israel).
- How the world is becoming more connected, called globalization.
- Stopping terrorism, which is violence against people.
Peace Sunday in England
In England and Wales, there is a special "Peace Sunday." This day is usually celebrated in mid-January. A group called Pax Christi helps prepare ideas and materials for people to use on this day.
