Peace is Possible
A newsletter for friends of Pax Christi International
75 Years for Peace
Annual Report Cover 2019
Together in 2019 we worked tirelessly for justice, learned a lot, and grew stronger as a movement. We invite you to take a moment to see how far we've come together.

Highlights include:
  • Advocacy efforts on nuclear weapons ban
  • Just peace for Israel and Palestine
  • Life-changing grassroots work in Africa
  • Courageous solidarity in Latin America
  • Growth of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative
  • Meet our newest members and more!


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We are involved with conflict prevention and resolution as well as community-based empowerment.

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Justice and Solidarity: Pax Christi in Africa and Latin America
DR Congo: Africa Reconciled recently held a training on democracy, reconciliation, and entrepreneurship for young people. Women from the organisation also gathered in solidarity groups to openly express their desire to see Congolese political decision-makers make a positive contribution to the development of a strong and prosperous Congo. Youth representatives issued a press release calling for good governance and the establishment of institutions worthy of and serving the Congolese people.
DR Congo: Despite the Covid-19 pandemic in its region and the devastating floods of April 2020 in the city of Uvira, Pax Christi Uvira has not given up. They continue work with Burundian refugees in the Lusenda camp, the Mulongwe site and surroundings and the host communities. Many activities have continued in the office and in the field in terms of education, awareness raising and humanitarian assistance. 
DR Congo: UPDDHE (Union for the Promotion and Defence of Human Rights and the Environment) have carried out an number of activities for youth, including a day of reflection, success with their pig and hen breeding programmes, pastry baking and the cultivation of maize. The activities make an impact in building bridges among ethnicities and strengthening social cohesion even while pandemic measures are in place.
Latin America: Pax Christi International greets the Assembly for the project of Constitution of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon. This new bishops’ body is a result of the Synod on the Amazon and the post-synodal exhortation Querida Amazonia (Beloved Amazon). The new Conference reflects the synodality spirit, unity in diversity of the regional Church, with three Indigenous representatives.

Advocacy and Capacity Building
Pax Christi International opposes Israel’s plans for annexation

Pax Christi International opposes Israel’s plans for annexation and calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law.

Solidarity with Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez

Pax Christi International has signed an open letter in support of Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez and firmly reject recent attempts to impugn his reputation.

COVID-19 and Humanitarian Disarmament

Pax Christi International joined more than 150 organisations in a global call for a new normal. The joint letter  states that humanitarian disarmament can lead the way to an improved post-pandemic world. It is available in  English ,  Spanish , and  French .

In Memoriam: Felix M. Bertram

Pax Christi International mourns the passing of Mr. Felix Bertram, main representative at the United Nations in Vienna, who died on Palm Sunday in Austria.

It's Our Racism
Mary Yelenick writes for our Peace Stories blog about the evolving protests in the United States in response to racialized police brutality. Mary is one our representatives to the United Nations in New York and a board member of Pax Christi International.
International Refugee Day:
Pandemic brings new fears
Spotlight On: Nuclear Disarmament
Who are dreaming?
Trinity Test Anniversary
The Real Cost of Nuclear Weapons
A world without nuclear weapons is one of the top priorities for Pax Christi International.

While politics and pandemics quickly change the setting of our work, our goal remains the same - no nukes!

Our working group on nuclear disarmament has written to European bishops conferences to follow the Canadian and Japanese bishops conferences in urging support for the Treaty on the Prohibition on Nuclear Weapons.

Other actions include:


  • Video highlighting the enormous cost of maintaining nuclear weapons versus the minimal cost of pandemic response (bottom left). Now in seven languages.

  • A wonderful blog post from Jonathan Frerichs, UN representative for disarmament, introducing the work of the nuclear disarmament group

  • Pax Christi International, and many members and partners, have signed a joint interfaith statement in support of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Deepening Catholic Thought on Nonviolence
Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action
21 September to 2 October

Join a global movement in study, prayer, action, and celebration of the power of nonviolence. Let's make active nonviolence our way of life!

Appeal to Pope Francis
The Catholic Nonviolence Initiative has launched an appeal to Pope Francis. The message encourages ecological conversion and expresses a desire for a companion reflection to Laudato Si'. This would deepen Catholic commitment to nonviolence as a crucial pillar in a Laudato Si' future.

Pax Christi Recommends
The Risk of the Cross. The world will soon commemorate the 75th anniversary of the US nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As people, communities, and movements around the world call for nuclear abolition, this book is a timely resource for all followers of Jesus who seek a disarmed world. Click here to order .
In this time of great transition nonviolence offers us what we need: a vision, strategies, & practices that will equip us to live in the direction of personal & societal transformation. Join Richard Rohr, Erica Chenoweth, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. and more at the Campaign Nonviolence Conference August 6-8, 2020. Find out more at CampaignNonviolence.org.
Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped and used the Underground Railroad to free more than 70 others. Her incredible story does not end there as she went on to be a spy and activist until her very last days. This biopic is available on YouTube and Google Play Movies.
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