Pope's Message of Peace

At the beginning of the new year, I wish to extend prayerful good wishes
for peace to Governments, leaders of nations and all men and women of good will.
In a special way, I invoke peace upon all those experiencing pain and suffering,
those living under the threat of violence and armed aggression, and those who
await their human and social emancipation, having had their dignity trampled
upon. I invoke peace upon children, who by their innocence enrich humanity with
goodness and hope, and by their sufferings compel us all to work for justice and
peace.

Message for World Day of Peace 2007