IN FOCUS

Brothers and Sisters in Hope: International Assistance and Mutual Solidarity between the Bishops and Faithful of the United States and Africa
A Joint Statement of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).  Read statement here.

Communiqué of the Holy Land Co-ordination
After gathering from 17-21 of January a Final Communiqué of the Co-ordination of Episcopal Conferences in Support of the Church of the Holy Land was issued. Read the statement here.

"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.

Happening Now

Brothers and Sisters in Hope: International Assistance and Mutual Solidarity between the Bishops and Faithful of the United States and Africa
A Joint Statement of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), February 2, 2026

Communiqué of the Holy Land Co-ordination
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and Bishop Joseph Kopacz, January 17-21, 2026

Statement Issued in the Wake of Terrorist Attack at Bondi Beach
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, December 15, 2025 

Letter of Solidarity with Church in Nigeria After Abductions from St. Mary's School
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, November 25, 2025

Statement: “Religious Freedom Fosters Peace,” Say Bishop Zaidan and Bishop Rhoades
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and Bishops Kevin C. Rhoades, October 22, 2025

With Peace Process Underway, Bishop Zaidan Urges Prioritizing Humanitarian Assistance for Gazans
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, October 10, 2025

“Pray Ardently for an End to This Devastating War,” Says Bishop Zaidan Calling for Peace in Gaza
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, October 1, 2025

Letters of Solidarity with the Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, September 16, 2025

Catholic Vision for U.S. Humanitarian and Development Assistance
September 4, 2025

Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart and Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, August 4, 2025