December 26, 2011 When young people recognize the dignity and
beauty of every human life, including their own, and are
supported in their natural desire to make the world a better
place, they become agents of justice and peace in the world,
Pope Benedict said. Peace and justice are built on "a profound
respect for every human being and helping others to live a life
consonant with this supreme dignity," the pope said in his
message for the World Day of Peace 2012. The Catholic Church
celebrates World Peace Day Jan. 1. The pope asked parents and
teachers to be more attentive to the hopes and fears of young
people today and to their search for true values. He also asked
governments to put more resources into education and job
creation. The pope asked young people themselves to take their
schooling seriously and to be open to the example and knowledge
their elders have to share. Adults have a serious responsibility
to help the young fulfill their potential by being examples of
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