The world’s largest book fair, Frankfurter Buchmesse, once again opened its doors from October 15–19, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany—welcoming dreamers, storytellers, and innovators from around the globe. Known as the beating heart of the publishing world, this grand event gathers more than 7,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries, along with an expected 280,000 attendees and 10,000 media professionals. It’s not just a fair—it’s a global celebration of literature, culture, and creativity.
This year’s fair promises to be extraordinary, with over 4,000 seminars and roundtable discussions spotlighting the future of books and storytelling. From bold new voices to legendary authors, the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 continues to serve as the ultimate hub for discovering fresh perspectives and timeless tales.
This year’s Guest of Honour—Philippines—adds even more vibrance to the event, presenting its rich literary tradition and cultural heritage. With an array of thought-provoking works and captivating stories, the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse promises to be a celebration of imagination without borders.
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As the fair celebrates another successful year of bringing together the brightest minds in publishing, Citi of Books proudly joins the festivities at the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse, showcasing inspiring titles from its talented authors. Among the featured works in the Book Gallery is “Pope Paul VI and his Quest for Peace: 1963-1978: Volume 2 “IF YOU WANT PEACE…” by Rev. John F. Touhey, PhD— a rich commentary on his annual New Year’s Peace Messages, where he called for a new global ethic: not “prepare for war,” but “promote human rights” and “work for justice.” Written with clarity and insight by Fr. John F. Tuohey, this work is a timely reminder of Paul VI’s enduring vision and relevance in today’s conflict-ridden world.
Fr. John F. Tuohey, a retired priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts. He was ordained in 1981 after completing his seminary studies at the American College of the Immaculate Conception at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Louvain, Belgium. Tuohey earned his PhD in religious studies from the same university in 1986. His doctoral dissertation addressed ethical issues in palliative and hospice care. He went on to teach moral theology as an associate professor at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC until 1996.
After a short stint as a corporate ethicist with the Mercy Health System Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he went on to Oregon to assume a newly established Andrew and Beverly Honzel Chair in Applied Health Care Ethics at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, in 1998 where he also founded and was the first director of the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics. He returned to the diocese in 2017 and in 2021 retired as pastor from St. Charles Borromeo parish in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
A quest is never easy—it’s a journey filled with obstacles, determination, and unwavering faith in the goal ahead. In “Pope Paul VI: Prophet of Peace, Volume II,” Rev. Tuohey invites readers to follow one such quest: the lifelong pursuit of peace by a man who refused to yield in the face of global turmoil. During a time when the world was scarred by war, particularly the conflict in Vietnam, Pope Paul VI stood as a steadfast voice for dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation. His message was simple yet profound—peace is not merely the absence of war but the result of human effort, compassion, and moral courage.
What makes this book so powerful is how Rev. Tuohey captures both the humanity and the holiness of Pope Paul VI’s mission. Through the Pope’s annual New Year’s Day Peace Messages, readers witness a leader whose words were not just sermons, but blueprints for harmony. His famous call for dialogue—“the pathway to that equilibrium that is peace”—still resonates today in a world desperately seeking balance. The historical backdrop of the Vietnam War adds depth and urgency to his message, underscoring how one man’s spiritual conviction can challenge even the mightiest political powers.
Rev. Tuohey’s second volume is more than a biography—it’s an invitation to reflection and action. Whether you are a theologian, historian, or simply a believer in humanity’s potential for good, this book will inspire you to think deeply about your own role in creating peace. As Pope Paul VI once said, “If you want peace, create peace.” In today’s fractured world, his timeless wisdom feels less like history and more like a call to arms for compassion and understanding—a reminder that peace begins within each of us.
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It’s great to see Rev. Dr. Tuohey’s work being recognized, especially given the complex and transformative period Pope Paul VI navigated. His peace efforts during the 1960s and 70s resonate more than ever in today’s world.