Pax Christi Archives

English bishop gives support to arms fair protests

Church in UK and Ireland
Sep 5, 2019

An English bishop has given his support to protesters at one of the world’s largest arms fairs.

New executive director looks to build Pax Christi USA’s grassroots network

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Aug 26, 2019

As Pax Christi’s new executive director beginning Sept. 21, Johnny Zokovitch sees young people as key to the organization’s future as he seeks to “grow and swell the movement” among Catholics and other people of faith who desire to build peace in a violent world.

Faith leaders ask for end to Trump administration rule for asylum-seekers

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Aug 20, 2019

Calling it “a backdoor asylum ban,” more than 250 faith leaders and organizations called for an end to the Trump administration’s policy to turn away asylum-seekers if they don’t first seek protection in countries along their way to the United States.

New Pax Christi leaders believe nonviolence education can change world

Catholic News Service, Church in Europe
Jul 31, 2019

Pax Christi International has two new co-presidents and while they hail from different continents, they share the view that rampant violence is posing ever-growing danger to the world.

U.S. bishop among nearly 200 faith leaders speaking against war in Iran

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jul 10, 2019

Two Catholic bishops are among nearly 200 faith leaders calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to pursue diplomacy to resolve conflicts with Iran.