Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II made important declarations on the Day in each year of their pontificates regarding the United Nations, human rights, women's rights, labor unions, economic development, the right to life, international diplomacy, peace in the Holy Land (Israel), globalization, and terrorism.
Paus Paulus VI dan Yohanes Paulus II setiap tahunnya membuat pernyataan penting terhadap Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa, hak asasi manusia, hak-hak perempuan, serikat buruh, pembangunan ekonomi, hak untuk hidup, diplomasi internasional, perdamaian di Tanah Suci, globalisasi, dan terorisme.