When people recognize truth, they become peacemakers, says pope

Published: 2006-01-03

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When people recognize the truth that they are all children of God and that moral law exists for the benefit of all, they become peacemakers, Pope Benedict XVI said. "Peace -- this great aspiration in the heart of every man and woman -- is built day by day with the support of everyone," the pope said Jan. 1 as he celebrated Mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God and for World Peace Day. The Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and the recitation of the Angelus afterward in St. Peter's Square featured people from around the world dressed in their native costumes. Many carried peace banners. During the Mass, the offertory gifts were given to Pope Benedict by two boys and a girl from Germany dressed as the Magi and participants from Mexico, Peru, Pakistan, Vietnam and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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