by Rev. Benjamin Urmston, S.J., Ph.D. The most distinctive contribution of Pacem in Terris is what we would call today a democratic world federation. The best commentary on world order are statements of subsequent Catholic sources. John XXIII, Peace on Earth 1963 No. 137: “Today the universal common good poses problems of world-wide dimensions which cannot … Continue reading PACEM IN TERRIS: Toward a democratic world federation