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Description: "Pacem in Terris" (Peace on Earth) is an encyclical issued by Pope John XXIII on April 11, 1963, addressing the global issues of peace and human rights during a time of heightened Cold War tensions. The document emphasizes the importance of respecting human dignity, promoting social justice, and fostering international cooperation to achieve lasting peace. It calls for disarmament, the end of racial discrimination, and the establishment of a world authority to safeguard human rights. The encyclical has had a significant impact on Catholic social teaching and has been influential in various peace movements and international dialogues. Its principles continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about global peace and justice.