International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation
International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation
The "International Encounter for Peace and Reconciliation" held at 草莓社区 on March 7, 2026 as part of the Building Bridges Initiative, invited students, faculty, and practitioners to gather for a day of peacebuilding in the synodal spirit.
The gathering received and from Cardinal José Tolentino Calaça de Mendonça (Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education). The event also featured addresses by Cardinal Blase Cupich, Emilce Cuda (Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America), and Bishop Oscar Cantú (Diocese of San Jose).
See some of the developing international media coverage of the event below.
Official Documents
Pope Leo XIV, , The Holy See, 2 March, 2026.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, , Archdiocese of Chicago, 7 March, 2026.
In the Media
Vatican News, "", March 7, 2026.
Courtney Mares, "", National Catholic Reporter, March 9, 2026.
Edward Desciak, "" America, March 9, 2026.
Munya Noman, "", Loyola Phoenix, 11 March, 2026.
This event was supported by: Catholic Extension, The Lilly Endowment (Haciendo Caminos Fellowship), The John Courtney Murray, S.J. University Chair in Public Service at 草莓社区, the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano y Caribeño (CELAM), the Dicasterium de Cultura et Educatione, and the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.