Pacem in Terris – Pax Christi USA

April 11, 2016April 10, 2016 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Catholic Social Teaching, Conscientious Objection, Military Spending, Nonviolence, Nuclear Disarmament, Pacem in Terris, Peacemakers, Pope Francis, Reflection, War

PACEM IN TERRIS ANNIVERSARY: Pope Francis on Pacem in Terris

Today is the anniversary of Pope John XXIII's landmark encyclical on peace, "Pacem in terris". In 2013, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the document, we created a special webpage with links to numerous resources to mark the anniversary. For the next week, that page will be live again on our website and can … Continue reading PACEM IN TERRIS ANNIVERSARY: Pope Francis on Pacem in Terris

April 10, 2015April 9, 2015 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Catholic Social Teaching, Nonviolence, Pacem in Terris, Pax Christi International, Peacemakers, Statements

PACEM IN TERRIS: On the encyclical’s anniversary, revisiting its prophetic vision

Today is the 52nd anniversary of the papal encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth). In recognition of this day and the document's importance for our times, we revisit a message delivered by Pax Christi International Co-Presidents Marie Dennis and Bishop Kevin Dowling at the Pacem in Terris 50th anniversary conference in Rome, October 2-4, … Continue reading PACEM IN TERRIS: On the encyclical’s anniversary, revisiting its prophetic vision