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Pacem in Terris "Peace On Earth": By: Pope John XXIII

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PACEM IN TERRIS

“Peace on Earth”
By: Pope John XXIII
Pacem in terris
(Peace on Earth)

• Was a papal encyclical issued by Pope


John XXIII on 11th April, 1963 on nuclear
non-proliferation.
• It was the last encyclical drafted by
John XXIII, who had been diagnosed with
cancer in September 1962 and died two
months after the encyclicals completion.
Pacem in terris
(Peace on Earth)
• It’s a first encyclical that a Pope
addressed to “all men of good will”,
rather than only to Catholics.
• Radically affected Catholic Social
Teaching not only on war and peace but
on church-state relations and other
major issues.
PEACE ON EARTH

 Is an extended reflection on the


moral order. It is divided into four
sections.
 PEACE does not just belong to the
great and powerful of world. It
belongs to each and everyone.
4 Sections:

1.The first section of the encyclical


establishes the relationship between
individuals and humankind, encompassing
the issues of human rights and moral
duties.
2. The second section addresses the
relationship between man and state,
dwelling on the collective authority of
the latter.
3. The third section establishes the need
for equality among nations and the need
for the state to be subject to rights and
duties that the individual must abide by.

4. The final section presents the need for


greater relations between nations, thus
resulting in collective states assisting
other states. The encyclical ends with the
urging of cathoics to assist non-christians
and non-catholics in political and social
aspects.
KEYPOINTS:

 There is a “marvelous order” in the universe


which reflects the glory of God, and of which
the dignity of the human person is the biggest
expression.
 The role of government is critical in protecting
human rights and duties, and giving direction of
the community’s work for the common good.
 Relationship between states should be
harmonized according to the dictates of truth ,
justice, co-operation freedom.

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