Papal Plea for ‘Peace on Earth’ Still Packs Resonance COMMENTARY: Pope John XXIII’s vision continues to inspire the faithful in the arduous task of peacemaking.

The 2005 peace agreement that ended the second Sudanese Civil War included a provision for a future independence referendum. In January 2011, 99% of South Sudanese voters backed independence.

Perhaps we can create peace on Earth through this goodwill to men. Susan Cox is one of The Republic’s community columnists, and all opinions expressed are those of the writer.

Bussey said he has been attending the Earth Day peace sign gathering on the beach for as far back as he can remember. “The founder of this event, Diana Ashton, it was her idea. And she started ...