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
Pax Christi International co-signed the Open Letter addressed to the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and the Presidents of the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission, expressing deep concern about recent developments at the Evros border and the Aegean islands where people are stranded at the borders of Europe. Open Letter
