Education fundamental to environmental protection and peace says Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in Mass on January 1, a day which also marks the 43rd World Day for Peace. In his homily, the Pontiff made an appeal for investment in education based on respect for the human being and, in turn, for the protection of the environment and peace in the world. The Pope’s message for the World Day for Peace 2010, "If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation," was presented in his homily on Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pope pointed to the revelation of the "Face of God" throughout Scripture and its manifestation in the birth of Christ as a point of meditation for bringing peace to the world. The Pontiff... Middle East welcomes 2010 optimistically to bring peace_English_Xinhua 1 (Xinhua) -- Diplomatic efforts had been accelerated toward the end of 2009 to resume the installed Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but peace would ... Despite season, Blank feels ‘at peace- with Falcons- direction Arthur Blank said he is at peace with the Falcons' direction more than at any time in his ownership. (Curtis Compton/AJC) TAMPA — They have fewer wins and ... North Korea Calls for Peace With U.S. in New Year Message The regime's statement said it was committed to a "peace strategy" for the Korean peninsula and to ending the nuclear threats for which it has become ... Up to 70 killed in suicide blast as Pakistanis march for peace In Karachi, hundreds of demonstrators waved banners and chanted for peace.An attack on a sporting event is highly unusual, although militants often bomb crowded areas such as markets to spread fear and chaos.Despite major military offensives against their strongholds along the Afghan border, the Taleban have killed hundreds in bombings since October, threatening pro-American president Asif Ali Zardari, who also faces political challenges after it emerged corruption charges against his aides could be revived.Khalid Israr, a senior regional official who spoke by phone from a hospital treating blast victims, said people recalled seeing the bomber drive on to... Khabrein.info Rush Limbaugh in hospital but fine and resting in peace. Limbaugh after complaining of chest pain, hospitalized in Queen's Medical Center is said to be ... Houthi rebels set for Saudi peace talks TEHRAN (Press TV) -- Yemen's Houthi fighters have expressed readiness to hold peace talks with neighboring Saudi Arabia if Riyadh halts its attacks. ... Conversation Peace ... with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace (Eph 4:1-3). ... The Yeshiva World » Sderot Residents Yearn for Peace » Frum Jewish News ... one-year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead, waving Israeli flags and releasing white balloons towards Gaza, stressing their yearning to live in peace. ...