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CENCO Statement on Elections
Statement from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and their Election Observation Mission on the December 30 national elections.
Statement from Jesuits of Africa and Madagascar
Statement from the Jesuits of Africa and Madagascar after the murder of Fr. Victor-Luke Odhiambo, S.J., on November 15 in South Sudan.
In fidelity to our mission of reconciliation and justice, we renew our commitment to continue collaboration with the local church and all people of goodwill for the advancement of the reign of God through our ministries and works in South Sudan.
Faculty Position at Ansari Institute
Opening for Professor of the Practice/Associate Director of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion
Kroc Institute Visiting Research Fellowships
2019-20 Visiting Research Fellowships at Notre Dame's Kroc Institute. Application deadline December 15.
Semana por la Paz 2018
"There is life, there is hope, let's continue to color peace," theme for Colombia's 2018 Week for Peace
IFCU Peace Studies Network
International Federation of Catholic Universities launches new international research group on international relations, conflicts, and strategies for conflict prevention and sustainable peacebuilding.
Statement from Caritas South Sudan
Caritas South Sudan held a partner meeting April 30-May 1 and issued a new statement on the crisis in South Sudan.
South Sudan is becoming a forgotten crisis and the international community has turned its attention away from the serious situation in which our nation is finding itself.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center to show nuclear disarmament documentary
The Nuns, the Priests, and the Bombs, Sunday, April 8, with appearances by Director Helen Young and Sister Megan Rice
Women PeaceMakers Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.
Day of Prayer for Peace in South Sudan and DRC
Pope Francis calls for special day of fasting and prayer for peace in South Sudan and DR Congo on February 23
The Future of Christianity and Pluralism in Iraq
Georgetown's Berkely Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs to host Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda on February 15
CENCO Responds to Kabila
After Joseph Kabila's criticisms, the Catholic leadership in the DRC defends its efforts to support democracy in the country.
Religious Orders Hold Roundtable on Peace in South Sudan and DRC
Religious orders gathered in Rome on January 18 for a roundtable to discuss peacebuilding
efforts in South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo.
World Day of Peace on Grotto Network
CENCO Renews Call for Elections
CENCO reminds all political actors and the entire Congolese people that the New Year's Eve Agreement is not dead.
Pope Calls for Integral Disarmament
“[I]nternational relations cannot be held captive to military force, mutual intimidation and the parading of stockpiles of arms.”
Holy See Mission Conference on Pope Francis in Colombia
On October 20, the Holy See Mission held a special conference examining "Reconciliation and Peace and Colombia: The Impact of the Visit of Pope Franics."
The Catholic Church Moves Towards Nonviolence? Just Peace Just War In Dialogue
Frances G. Harbst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture at the University of San Diego to host conference on peace and nonviolence Oct. 6-7
Kenyan Bishops on National Elections
Statement from the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops after the vacating of national election results