Answering Pope Leo's Nonviolent Appeal

On 25 June 2026, from 9:00 to 13:00, the seminar “Answering Pope Leo’s Nonviolent Appeal” took place at the Regina Mundi Conference Room of the UISG. The event, organised by Pax Christi International, responded to Pope Leo’s call: “Nonviolence as a method and a style must distinguish our decisions, our relationships and our actions.” (30 May 2025) Three international experts explored how nonviolent methods offered effective alternatives to armed force, strengthened democracy, and built peace: Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham — Choosing Nonviolence: A Strategic Perspective -    • Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham on Choosing ...   Jonathan Pinckney — People Power and Democratic Promise: What Nonviolence Builds -    • Jonathan Pinckney on People Power and Demo...   Cécile Dubernet — Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP): A Key for Societal Robustness in Crisis Times -    • Cecile Dubernet on Unarmed Civilian Protec...