Church Document
Pacem in Terris
Encyclical of Pope Saint John XXIII (1963)
Pope John XXIII's encyclical on establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty. The first encyclical addressed to 'all people of good will,' it sets out the rights and duties of persons and the ordering of relations between states.
Key themes
- Human rights and duties
- Order between states
- The common good
- Peace
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint John XXIII
Issued date
11 April 1963