El Español has published an interview with Nicolás Paz, Director of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative.

In a world facing rising violence and deepening climate collapse, nonviolence remains not only relevant, but powerful.

“Nonviolence is action,” says Nicolás Paz. “It’s a transformative strategy to confront injustice through peaceful resistance, community building, and civil disobedience.”

Backed by decades of data, researchers like Erica Chenoweth have shown that nonviolent movements are more effective than violent ones in achieving lasting change. From Indigenous-led resistance in Latin America to digital campaigns like Donate the Hate in Germany, nonviolence is proving both resilient and adaptable, even in the face of repression.

Paz, who also teaches at the Pontifical University of Salamanca, argues that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it’s a moral one, requiring bold alliances between churches, environmentalists, and local communities.

“We see powerful nonviolent strategies emerging across all continents. The key is to keep weaving networks of action at every level.”

Read the full interview here