“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.