International Policy

IN FOCUS

Hurricane Melissa
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, addressed the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa and called for prayer and support for the relief efforts of Caritas agencies and Catholic Relief Services.

A New Resource on Humanitarian Assistance
The Office of International Justice and Peace and Catholic Relief Services have created a new resource on Catholic social teaching and U.S. international assistance, titled “Catholic Vision for U.S. Humanitarian and Development Assistance.”

"The New Evangelization calls on every baptized person to be a peacemaker."

- Pope Francis

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.