International Justice and Peace

Mission & Identity

The Committee on International Justice and Peace is staffed by the Office of International Justice and Peace, which is part of the Secretariat of Justice and Peace.

The Office assists the bishops in advancing the social mission of the Church, especially in its advocacy for policies that advance justice, defend human dignity and protect poor and vulnerable communities around the world.

Happening Now

Gaza Ceasefire an “Encouraging Sign of Peace” for the Middle East
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, January 16, 2025

Positive Change Will Come for Cuba with Bilateral Collaboration and Cooperation
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, January 16, 2025

World Day of Peace
January 1, 2025

Letter to Congress on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, December 11, 2024

Statement: Political Transition and Beginning of a New Chapter in Syria
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, December 10, 2024

Statement:  Anniversary of Ukraine’s Voluntary Relinquishing of Its Nuclear Arsenal
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, December 5, 2024

Statement: Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah a Source of “Profound Hope” for Middle East
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, November 27, 2024

Statement: As COP 29 Convenes, “Consider the Impact of Climate Change Policies on Poor and Vulnerable”
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, and Mr. Sean Callahan, November 8, 2024

Statement: Religious Freedom is a Basic Human Right
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, October 25, 2024

Letter to Congress Regarding the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, October 16, 2024

Statement: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation I Press Release
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, September 1, 2024

Statement: Bishop Zaidan Condemns the Targeting of Civilians in Gaza
Bishop A. Elizas Zaidan, July 10, 2024

Letter to Secretary of State Blinken on Removal of Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, July 9, 2024

Letter of Condolence Upon the Death of Vice President Chilima, Former First Lady Dzimbiri and 8 other Malawians
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, June 27, 2024

Letter to Secretary of State Blinken on the Conflict in Sudan
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, June 27, 2024

Letter to Congress on FY 2025 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Ms. Kerry Alys Robinson, Mr. Sean Callahan, Mr. James Ennis, and Mr. John Berry, June 10, 2024

Letter to Congress Regarding the FY 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Bishop Mark J. Seitz and Mr. Sean Callahan, April 25, 2024

Letter to Secretary of State Blinken Regarding Conflict in South Sudan
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, April 19, 2024

Letter to Secretary of State Blinken Regarding Nigeria
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, April 2, 2024

Holy Week Call to Prayer for an End to the Israel-Hamas War
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio and Bishop A. Elizas Zaidan, March 23, 2024

Letter to Congress in Support of Resolution Recognizing Religious Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, March 22, 2024

Bishop Zaidan Prays for and Expresses Solidarity with the People of Haiti and Calls for U.S. and International Support
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, March 15, 2024

Letter to Congress on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Reauthorization Act of 2024
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, February 29, 2024

Statement Calling for Peace and Humanitarian Aid as War-Torn Ukraine Marks Two Years Since Russian Invasion
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, February 23, 2024