Pope Francis’s Message of Peace for the World

As people around the world face ongoing challenges, conflicts, and hardships, let us look to Pope Francis’s message of peace in his State of the World Address to guide us in the new year.

By Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich

On Jan. 8, Pope Francis delivered his annual New Year’s address to members of the diplomatic corps. Known as the annual “State of the World” address, Pope Francis delivered his remarks in the Hall of Benedictions to diplomats from 184 countries accredited to the Holy See. 

While speaking to ambassadors from around the wo…