"Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters"
“Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 48th World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on January 1, 2015.
A statement of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace underlined that many people think that slavery is a thing of the past. In fact, this social plague remains all too real in today’s world.
Last year’s Message for January 1, 2014 was dedicated to brotherhood: “Fraternity, the Foundation and Path way to Peace”. Being children of God gives all human beings equal dignity as brothers and sisters.