"Cultural institutions, schools and universities
have a special mission of peace. They are called to
make a notable contribution not only to the formation
of new generations of leaders, but also to the
renewal of public institutions, both national and international.
They can also contribute to a scientific
reflection which will ground economic and financial
activities on a solid anthropological and ethical basis.
Today’s world, especially the world of politics,
needs to be sustained by fresh thinking and a new
cultural synthesis so as to overcome purely technical
approaches and to harmonize the various political
currents with a view to the common good. The
latter, seen as an ensemble of positive interpersonal
and institutional relationships at the service of the
integral growth of individuals and groups, is at the
basis of all true education for peace."
Pope Benedict XVI
