Justice, Peace & Environment

We began our day with a Spirituality input lead by the Asian/Pacific delegates. We praised the Lord in Tagalog, the Philippino language, and individual prayers of intercession. Session four focussed on disarmament and integral human evaluation. The Speakers were: Jonathan Frierchs, PCI UN Representative, Geneva; Dr Richard Bosch, Pax Christi, Stuttgart; Sr Filo Hirota, Justice and Peace, Japan's ... Read More

Building Bridges for Tomorrow: Our first full day (Thursday 6th November " began with the Spirituality moment led by the African delegates. The group let us in a dance a song, a poem and a prayer, thanking God for his goodness to us all. SESSION 1: CONNECTING THE THREADS - Nonviolent Lives, Nonviolent Church, Nonviolent World. Our Speakers were: Marie Dennis, Catholic Institute for Nonviolence ... Read More

With the devastating news that human society has failed to limit global warming to 1.5C, Church groups are hoping for an urgent and constructive dialogue at the annual UN Climate Conference COP30 in Brazil. Running 10-21 November, it aims to save the future of our planet and the people that catastrophic consequences of the climate emergency will affect - and are already affecting. The people of th... Read More

As the UNFCC COP30 convenes in Belém, Brazil, we, Columban Missionaries, renew our commitment to climate justice rooted in Gospel values of nonviolence, dialogue, and respect for all life. We call on leaders to find courage and clarity needed to commit to an agreement that recognizes the fragility of this moment in Earth history. We stand in solidarity together with representatives from faith, ... Read More

Fr Joe Ryan writes: Pax Christi International Conference began in Florence, Italy, at 4pm on Wednesday with the basis theme: Building Bridges for Tomorrow. In fact, Pax Christi has been building bridges ever since it was founded in 1945 by Marthe Dortel-Clandot. It began as a campaign of prayer for Franco- German reconciliation. This original objective was enlarged and Pax Christi became 'a crusad... Read More

A new report by the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) reveals the harsh reality facing Catholic families across England and Wales throughout the Cost of Living Crisis. Titled Counting the Cost, the report draws on testimonies from families across parishes, schools, and charities, revealing the difficult daily choices they face between essential needs and highlighting the emotional and spiritual... Read More

Bishop John Arnold has been appointed as new President of Pax Christi England and Wales. Bishop John has been Bishop of Salford since 2014. He is the Bishops' Conference Spokesperson for the Environment and a former Chair of CAFOD's Board of Trustees. Kathryn Lydon, chair Pax Christi England and Wales said: "I am so pleased that Bishop John has been appointed as our President and was delighted to ... Read More

Depaul International and Depaul Ireland, in conjunction with Aodhán Ó Riordáin MEP, today are hosting host a key seminar, "Building an EU Strategy to Eliminate Homelessness," in the European Parliament. As the housing and homelessness crisis takes on an increasingly international character, there has never been a greater need for an EU strategy to tackle homelessness. Momentum is building wit... Read More

"As all of us are impacted, so must we all be responsible for addressing this global challenge." As world leaders gather for the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the bishop chairmen who lead committees of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) that address climate policy were joined by the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to call for urgent, ... Read More

Representatives from Jesuit Missions are set to be part of a strong Jesuit presence at the upcoming COP30 climate talks in Brazil. It is helping to fund the attendance of members of its partner organisation the Centre Arrupe Madagascar, which provides educational and practical training on protecting the environment. And it is part of the Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30 campai... Read More

Catherine Robinson from Right To Life UK writes: This week is an important week regarding assisted suicide on two fronts - at Westminster with the Leadbeater assisted suicide Bill reaching its final day of select committee on Wednesday - and in Scotland at Holyrood, where the McArthur assisted suicide Bill begins Stage 2 on Tuesday. SCOTTISH ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL - STAGE 2 Stage 2 of the McArth... Read More

United by the desire for peace, representatives of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and other faith communities attended an international meeting, 'Daring Peace,' hosted by Sant' Egidio from 26-28 October at the Colosseum,in Rome. Politicians, social scientists, and civil society representatives also participated. Most Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, Church of Norway presiding bishop, particip... Read More

Peace organisations from the UK and France, including Pax Christi England and Wales and Pax Christi Scotland, hosted a peace conference at St Anne's Church, Soho, London on Saturday. Held to mark the 15th anniversary of the Lancaster House Treaties between the two countries, the conference called on both Governments to end their collaboration on nuclear deterrence and the development of their nucl... Read More

This week marks 108 years since the Balfour Declaration - the moment Britain pledged to support the creation of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine while disregarding the rights of the land's majority population. In his latest article, Dr Brian Brivati, Executive Director of the Britain Palestine Project, gives his personal view of how that same imperial mindset, the belief that W... Read More