Catholic Institute for Nonviolence

  • March 3, 2026

    Echoes from European Sections – Pax Christi News Brief

    Echoes from European Sections – Pax Christi News Brief

    New monthly newsletter from the European sections of Pax Christi, highlighting the local context.

  • March 2, 2026

    At the Crossroads

    At the Crossroads

    Ken Butigan reflects on global violence and on Jesus’ nonviolent message as the path toward reconciliation and peace.

  • January 23, 2026

    Maria J. Stephan from the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence guest on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

    Maria J. Stephan from the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence guest on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

    Maria J. Stephan, member of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence, speaks on Nonviolent Resistance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”.

  • Image of a tank and a call for peace
    January 1, 2026

    The Most Silent of Revolutions 2026 World Day of Peace Message

    The Most Silent of Revolutions 2026 World Day of Peace Message

    Just outside of Bethlehem, at the Tent of Nations family farm, “… the most silent of revolutions” described in Pope Leo’s 2026 World Day of Peace message

  • Image of a group of activists
    January 1, 2026

    At the Heart of Christ’s Peace: Pope Leo Deepens Catechesis of Nonviolence In World Day of Peace Message

    At the Heart of Christ’s Peace: Pope Leo Deepens Catechesis of Nonviolence In World Day of Peace Message

    Vatican News, reporting on Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 World Day of Peace, emphasized how “The Pope reiterates that the Gospel links peace and nonviolence.” It is not surprising that Vatican News drew this conclusion. Officially released on January 1, the World Day of Peace message deepens and broadens a theme that has made this linkage throughout His Holiness’ young papacy, captured with precision in its title: “Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace.”