More people are seeking alternatives in a world beset by violence whether through war, domestic abuse, rising crime and shootings, income inequality, racism, or disrespectful rhetoric in politics and social media.
In a violent world, some find Gospel nonviolence a worthy alternative
‘No more war’: Pope continues his teaching on Gospel nonviolence
Modern popes have been clear voices for peace, but Pope Francis is moving closer to a broad embrace of nonviolence and a declaration that modern warfare is so deadly and sophisticated that the traditional “just war” theories cannot apply.
Road to victory is always path of nonviolence, says head of Sant’Egidio
The path of nonviolence is always the road to victory.
Archbishop calls for renewed focus on Rev. King’s call to nonviolence
The upcoming 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. prompted Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori to write a pastoral letter on the civil rights leader’s principles of nonviolence.
Rev. King’s words on nonviolence need to be lived today, speakers say
Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism spoke at a news conference about Martin Luther King, jr. support of nonviolence to bring about social change.
West Bank priests stress nonviolence as youths protest Israeli occupation
With tensions still high in the Old City following weeks of violence, Father Firas Aridah and other parish priests in the West Bank, try to emphasize the Christian tradition of nonviolence while supporting their young parishioners’ desire to oppose the Israeli occupation.
For 2017 World Peace Day, pope asks to focus on nonviolence
In his message for the Jan. 1 celebration of World Peace Day, Pope Francis will offer reflections on the importance of nonviolence as a political choice.