Aotearoa

Pax Christi Aotearoa New Zealand member, Bridget Crisp rsm, reflects on the World Assembly held in Florence early in November, and on the meaning of participation, united by a common idea of Nonviolence.

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Australia

A reflection by Father Claude Mostowik, member of Pax Christi Australia, on the importance of the culture of encounter, Nonviolence, and shared responsibility in building peace, written following the Pax Christi International World Gathering held in Florence in November.

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Korea

To commemorate the Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action, Pax Christi Korea (PCK) held a seminar and prayer gathering on 1 October 2025 at the Jeon Jin-sang Centre of the International Catholic Brotherhood in Hapjeong-dong, Seoul.

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Japan

Present at the World Gathering in Florence, the representative of Pax Christi Japan, Sister Filo Hirota, experienced the importance of coming together in person to share everyone’s passionate commitment to the Gospel of Nonviolence. The Asia–Pacific region has developed a possible plan to meet in Japan over the next three years.


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Philippines

“The Role of Youth in Intergenerational Discussion” by Sophia Maaba, delegate of the Youth Forum in the Pax Christi International World Gathering in Florence, Italy affirms youth as active peacebuilders. It emphasizes intergenerational collaboration, justice and ecological action, compassionate dialogue, accountability, and the shared responsibility of all generations to nurture hope, heal division, and build lasting peace


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Sri Lanka

In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2025, under the theme "Mental Health is a Universal Human Right - It Heals You, Me and Society" , a special program was held on 18th October 2025 at the Human Rights Office, Kandy. This year's event was uniquely dedicated to the Families of the Disappeared in Kandy, acknowledging their emotional resilience and the need for mental health support within this community.

Issue 10/2025