Active Nonviolence

Over the years, the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative has conducted interviews that explore the meaning, practice, and transformative power of active nonviolence. Individuals from diverse contexts have shared how nonviolence shapes their lives, guides their actions, and offers a path toward just peace. Defining Nonviolence Interviews with Myla Leguro (Philippines), Archbishop Peter Chong (Fiji), Rania Murra (Palestine), Fr. Emmanuel Katongole (Uganda), Jasmin Nario Galace (Philippines), Fr. Dave Kelly (USA), Sarah Thompson (USA), Jean Baptiste Talla (Cameroon), Christina Leaño (USA), and Pietro Ameglio (Mexico) Understanding Nonviolence Interviews with Christina Leaño (USA), Pietro Ameglio (Mexico), Jasmin Nario Galace (Philippines), and Jean Baptiste Talla (Cameroon) Planning for Nonviolence Interviews with Christina Leaño (USA), Fr. Emmanuel Katongole (Uganda), Myla Leguro (Philippines), Jean Baptiste Talla (Cameroon), and Rania Murra (Palestine) Nonviolence in Action Interviews with Fr. Dave Kelly (USA), Jasmin Nario Galace (Philippines), Archbishop Peter Chong (Fiji), Fr. Emmanuel Katongole (Uganda), Pietro Ameglio (Mexico), and Christina Leaño (USA) Stories of Nonviolence Interviews by Nicolás Paz, Director of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, with participants from our regional virtual roundtables in preparation for the 2023 Synodal Gathering.

The journey toward peace continues, and Pax Christi International and its local partners remain steadfast in their mission to sow the seeds of peace, active nonviolence, and reconciliation.

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Lived experiences and reflections on nonviolence

Every year, people worldwide are encouraged to come together in solidarity to promote and celebrate nonviolence.