CCC 2304

Respect for and development of human life require peace. Peace is not merely the absence of war, and it is not limited to maintaining a balance of powers between adversaries. Peace cannot be attained on earth without safeguarding the goods of persons, free communication among men, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous practice of fraternity. Peace is "the tranquillity of order."⁹⁷ St. Augustine, De civ. Dei, 19, 13, 1: PL 41, 640PL — Patrologia Latina (Migne). Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity.⁹⁸ Cf. Isa 32:17; cf. GS 78 ## 1-2.