The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas are committed to nonviolence and working for peace through prayer, education and personal and communal practices. We support nuclear disarmament, arms reduction and the use of dialogue instead of armed conflict.
The U.S. attack on Iran is a heinous act of aggression, using war and violence to resolve a dispute, rather than seeking nonviolent alternatives. Negotiations were underway – they could have allowed more time to find creative and nonviolent solutions.
The Trump administration justifiably demonized a vicious regime for killing thousands of protestors. Yet among the first victims were dozens of innocent girls killed when their school was bombed in the U.S.-led attacks.
President Donald Trump has shown a callous disregard for human life, saying about the deaths of U.S. troops, “there will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is.”
These acts and these words are in direct contradiction to Gospel values and Catholic social teachings. Scripture teaches us, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) This verse emphasizes the spiritual reward for those who actively seek peace and reconciliation.
We ask you to join us in praying for peace in the region and the world, for the people of Iran, and for all of those in harm’s way.