13 March 1945 : Birth of the Catholic Peace Movement, Pax Christi (version française est en bas) Pax Christi was officially founded on 13 March 1945. Pierre Marie Théas, Bishop of Montauban in Southern France gave Ms Marthe Dortel Claudot his full support to start a Christian movement for reconciliation and peace. On the evening
Around the world, we work to make peace and nonviolence a way of life. It’s not easy every day. But our mission is just and—more than ever—we are motivated to lead humankind to more serene and peaceful paths. Discover our history. With new campaigns to celebrate 75 years, a special logo and many other actions
Tribute to religious sisters in the war-torn region of the Great Lakes in Africa March 8, International Women’s Day, is an opportunity to support these women who care for people who have endured atrocities. The religious sisters introduced below extend often the only aid and social structures to which vulnerable people and victims of violence
