In April 2019, approximately 75 Catholic theologians and activists gathered at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development for a two-day workshop on the theme “Path of nonviolence: Towards a culture of peace,” sponsored by Pax Christi International.

This statement has been affirmed by the workshop participants.

Below are some of the materials and presentations shared at the workshop. 

🔹 Opening statement from Cardinal Peter Turkson

🔹 Opening remarks from Marie Dennis, Pax Christi International

🔹 Congratulatory letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich (Chicago, IL)

🔹 Cardinal Tobin’s opening remarks for Session 1

🔹 Emmanuel Katongole’s remarks in Session 1, the challenge, complexity, and failure of violence

🔹 Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s opening remarks for Session 2

🔹 Maria Clara Bingemer remarks in Session 3, elements of a systematic theology on peace and nonviolence

🔹 Terry Rynne’s remarks in Session 3, scriptural exegesis and biblical theology

🔹 Jeanette Rodriguez’s remarks in Session 3

🔹 Marie Dennis’ opening remarks in Session 4

🔹 Eli McCarthy’s presentation in Session 4: What is a just peace ethic?

FR: Qu’est-ce qu’une éthique de la paix juste?

ES: ¿Qué es una ética de paz justa?

🔹 Gerald Schlabach’s notes for his remarks in Session 4

🔹 Fr. Ikenna Ikechi’s remarks in Session 5, nonviolence and migration

🔹 Françoise Keller’s presentation on nonviolent communication (PowerPoint)

FR: Points de discussion / script (en français) of Keller’s presentation

🔹 Ken Butigan’s presentation in Session 7, integrating nonviolence (PowerPoint)

Script of Butigan’s presentation

🔹 Loreta Castro’s remarks in Session 7, integrating nonviolence into education

Photos from the first day – Click here
Photos from the second day – Click here