“There has already been enough warfare among men! Too many youths in the flower of life shed their blood already! Legions of the dead, all fallen in battle, dwell within this earth of ours. Their stern voices urge us all to return at once to harmony, unity and a just peace.” – Pope John XXIII

“The charity which burned in the household at Nazareth should be an inspiration for every family.” – Pope John XXIII

“Mutual trust among rulers of states cannot begin nor increase except by recognition of, and respect for, the moral order.” – Pope John XXIII

“It must not be the special interests of individuals or groups, nor unregulated competition, economic despotism, national prestige or imperialism, nor any other aim of this sort. On the contrary, all forms of economic enterprise must be governed by the principles of social justice and charity.” – Pope John XXIII

“Christianity is the meeting point of earth and heaven.” – Pope John XXIII

“Before everything else, fidelity to the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Jesus did not found several churches, but one single Church.” – Pope John XXIII