15/1/2002
World Day of Peace Message 2002
On the 1st of January each year the Pope issues a World Day of Peace Message. The theme of this year’s Message is No Peace Without Justice, No Justice Without Forgiveness. It addresses the relationship between justice, forgiveness and peace in the light of international terrorism. The full text of the message can be found on www.vatican.va
This paper provides a brief summary of the message, some questions for discussion, and resources to promote prayer for peace.