Pope John XXIII
Pacem in Terris §133
Inadequacy of Modern States to Ensure Universal Common Good the
133 In the past rulers of States seem to have been able to make sufficient provision for the universal common good through the normal diplomatic channels, or by top-level meetings and discussions, treaties and agreements; by using, that is, the ways and means suggested by the natural law, the law of nations, or international law.
Source: Pacem in Terris (Vatican.va)