Pax Christi News Monitoring

Amid Iran conflict, author recalls late bishop’s efforts to promote peace

Jean Stokan, director of the Justice Team for the Sisters of Mercy, and the late Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton pose for a photo during a Dec. 2, 2015, memorial service to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the murder of four U.S. churchwomen in Santiago …

Education, evangelization, ecumenism traits of Pax Christi winner

Lee Ann Niebuhr poses with Bishop James P. Powers, who randomly from women nominated for the honor, selected her as the 2025 winner of the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Pax Christi Award. The organization’s top honor was presented during …

‘Repent nuclear weapons’, Pax Christi Ash Wednesday liturgy challenges Ministry of Defence

The Catholic peace movement Pax Christi has marked Ash Wednesday with a “liturgy of remembrance, repentance and peace” outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall, along with vigils in Liverpool, Leeds, and Coventry. An Ash Wednesday vigil has been held …

Religious leaders in the U.S. and Iran call on their governments to end hostilities

In what may be the first time in history, a group of American Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders have joined hands with Iranian Muslim religious leaders in a statement to call on their governments to negotiate with mutual respect to end the …

Drs. Sherry & George Simon to co-lead Pax Christi LR

Drs. Sherry and George Simon have been elected as the new co-presidents of Pax Christi Little Rock. The other officers, including vice president for community relations Jan Pipkin, vice president for operations Tim Pruitt, secretary Sandee Haslauer, …

People bear candles, sing, pray in solidarity with immigrants at Minneapolis Catholic church

Dozens of people walk with candles in the neighborhood surrounding St. Albert the Great in Minneapolis Feb. 11 during a prayer vigil focused on the presence of federal agents in the Twin Cities and the impact on immigrants and immigrant communities. The …

Letters to the editor: March 11, 2026 (Epstein, disaster II, pretexts, maple trees and more)

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Drs. Sherry & George Simon to co-lead Pax Christi LR

Christian Climate Action protests North Atlantic oilfield amid call for Lenten ‘carbon fast’

A 24-hour prayer vigil was held at St Paul's London on Ash Wednesday, including a demonstration against the human cost of climate change. ZUMA Press, Inc. Christian Climate Action marked Ash Wednesday with a 24-hour prayer vigil outside St Paul’s, …

Israel-Palestine: Interfaith Reflections on Identity, the Ceasefire and the Future

About four months into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, it is difficult to describe the current state of affairs beyond pure exhaustion. Families coping with the mounting deaths of their loved ones, growing frustration with a polarizing political …

Prayers for peace to end ‘spiral of violence’ from Operation Epic Fury

Airstrikes continued to hit Tehran and other Iranian cities on Monday. Mohsen Ganji / Associated Press / Alamy Church leaders across the Middle East prayed for a swift end to the conflict between the US and Israel and Iran that began with strikes …

In Good Faith: Face hard truths and ask yourself, ‘Why do I believe?’

Why do you believe? This is a question I have asked myself since I was 14, growing up in the Catholic church: Why do I believe in the church? Why do I believe in Jesus? To be fair, these are questions I continue to ask myself even now. As my friend Teagan …

US bishops deplore ‘lawless’ immigration enforcement on Ash Wednesday

A card from anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis Ken Fager / flickr / Creative Commons The Archbishop of Newark Cardinal Joseph Tobin renewed his appeal to Catholics to urge their political representatives to halt funding for US immigration authorities …

A long walk through Lent in solidarity with Jesus

Protesters outside the privately run Delaney Hall detention centre in New Jersey Alamy / Pacific Press, Michael Nigro A few years ago, the community of hospitality where I live invited a Kurdish asylee to stay with us. It was the first time I had lived …

New book details other North Jersey immigration detention center

Feb. 26, 2026, 4:18 a.m. ET The Elizabeth Detention Center holds up to 300 people and is operated by the prison company CoreCivic in contract with the federal government. The facility is the subject of a new book, "Elizabeth Detention Center: A Social …

Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches

The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory. Thirty-seven international aid organisations have been ordered by Israeli authorities to cease operations in the occupied …

British archdiocese announces exit from social media platform X

Here is a roundup of world news you might have missed this past week: Major British archdiocese announces exit from social media platform The Archdiocese of Liverpool announced this week that it would no longer post on X “due to ethical and moral reasons.” …

The Way to the Cross: A Maryknoll Reflection

By Marie Dennis, Maryknoll Affiliate Ash Wednesday February 18, 2026 Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 In the coming weeks we will re-enact some of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ journey. His private retreat to the desert led …

ACA Joins 36 Organizations To Urge US to Stop Purchase of Cluster Munitions

Thirty-six Organizations Urge US to Stop Purchase of Cluster Munitions February 18, 2025 As prepared by US Cluster Munitions Coalition  We write in opposition to the United States’ reported $210 million purchase of cluster munitions from Tomer, a company …

netWell™ Expands Member Benefits with 24/7 Veterinary Support Powered by whiskerDocs

netWell™ announces partnership with whiskerDocs, offering members discounted 24/7 access to veterinary experts for any pet health concern. RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- netWell™, a nonprofit Health Care …

From Gang Leader to Peacemaker: Phillip Romero Reveals the Miracle Behind His Redemption.

A raw and transformative memoir explores how a near-death experience and an unexpected spiritual message ended a violent era in Santa Fe’s history. SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the winter of 1994, Phillip Romero …

Anthony Nayagan to Deliver Keynote at Grace of Knowledge Conference 2026 in Tanzania

MBEYA, TANZANIA, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvest Pentecostal Church in Mbeya, Tanzania, will host the Grace of Knowledge Conference 2026, the third annual gathering dedicated to exploring the deeper theological and spiritual traditions of …

Given Up On Purpose Reveals How Rejection and Pain Can Become Pathways to Destiny

Pastor Aljenon Cooper shares a deeply personal, Scripture-rooted message of healing and purpose for anyone who has felt abandoned, overlooked, or misunderstood. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Given Up On …

Shared Hope International to Host Free Youth-Led Anti-Trafficking Awareness Night in Battle Ground on April 16

On April 9, Shared Hope International opens its nationally recognized, survivor-informed training to the entire Southwest Washington community BATTLE GROUND, WA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shared Hope International hosts a free …

The Sound Of Only Challenges Readers To Confront Faith, Time, And Spiritual Readiness

Rev. Eric N. Betts presents a powerful spiritual message urging readers to examine their faith, surrender control, and prepare for life’s ultimate moment. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sound of ONLY …

Spiritual Poems Explores Faith, Reflection, and Personal Growth Through Inspirational Poetry

Charles Gadbois shares a collection of spiritually inspired poems reflecting on faith, human experience, and the journey toward personal enlightenment. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Charles Gadbois …

'I’d Never': The Nashville Song No Artist Has Been Willing to Write — But Millions of Women Understand

A bold single confronting abortion regret, revealing the quiet reflections many women carry—and the healing found in Jesus. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new Nashville single from Tahan Music Co. is …

The Good News for Jews – A New Book Examines the Hebrew Scriptures and the Identity of the Messiah

A new book explores the Hebrew Scriptures and presents Jesus the Messiah as the fulfillment of God’s promises and the Good News offered to Israel. EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book exploring the …

Inside the Newsroom: EIN Presswire Launches Series on What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases

Takeaways and behind‑the‑scenes insights from conversations with veteran voices in the media WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire is launching a new series, “Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look …

AMMWEC Hosts Women-Led Interfaith Iftar in New York City to Strengthen American Communities

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) hosted a powerful women-led Interfaith Iftar in New York City, bringing together Jewish, Christian, …

Le modèle saoudien des initiatives caritatives pour le logement pendant le Ramadan

RIYAD, SAUDI ARABIA, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Une analyse publiée par la plateforme médiatique Mediapart, signée par la journaliste Nathalie Beasnael, s’est penchée sur la manière dont les initiatives philanthropiques structurées …

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane Launches New Single: ‘Lift Him Up’ – a Call to Worship

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane launches new Single, "Lift Him Up" on April 10, 2026. To be included in the forthcoming "Lift Him Up" E.P. YOUNGTOWN, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Edward L. Alban Explores the Hidden World Between Sleep and Reality in His New Novel, Stealing Forbidden Dreams

GA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books To Life Marketing proudly presents Stealing Forbidden Dreams by Edward L. Alban, a luminous and thought-provoking work of literary fiction that ventures deep into the mysterious terrain of …

Lavon Hodge Turns Pain into Purpose in Faith-Filled Memoir 'Beautifully Broken'

NC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly presents Beautifully Broken: Learning to Trust God in My Brokenness by Lavon Hodge, a powerful and deeply personal testimony that reveals how God transforms pain into …

AMMWEC Condemns Attack on Temple Israel Synagogue in Michigan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the attack targeting Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan and stands in solidarity with the …

A Biblical Roadmap to Spiritual Clarity

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly announces the rising influence of Understanding What It Means to Be Born Again: And Things Pertaining to Being Born Again, a …

A Biblical Roadmap to Spiritual Clarity and Salvation

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly announces the rising influence of Understanding What It Means to Be Born Again: And Things Pertaining to Being Born Again, a compelling and scripture- …

Walk By Faith With God As Your Compass Chronicles a Life of Purpose, Perseverance, and Unshakable Faith

MN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly presents Walk By Faith With God As Your Compass by Debra Lee Kristian Fader, a powerful Christian memoir that traces an extraordinary life marked by global success, …

A Scriptural Guide to Spiritual Clarity and Salvation

AUCKLAND REGION, NEW ZEALAND, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly announces the rising influence of Understanding What It Means to Be Born Again: And Things Pertaining to Being Born Again, a compelling and …