Source: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
20 December 2024
On 1 January, the Church throughout the world will celebrate the 58th World Day of Peace. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for this year is ‘Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace'.
At the opening of this Year of Grace, the Pope invites us all to stop for a moment and think about God's mercy: by recognising ourselves as forgiven debtors, we can rediscover the path of hope and peace.
Watch the video presentation of the Message for Peace 2025:
In his Message, Francis speaks of ‘situations of exploitation of the earth and oppression of one’s neighbour’ that threaten the existence of all humanity. In a call for solidarity and justice, he suggests three possible actions to remedy the injustices and inequalities that mark our time.
In the days leading up to World Day of Peace 2025 and beyond, graphic and video contributions will be offered to animate reflection and dialogue on the topics of the Holy Father's Message.