When the Lord called his servant Francis home, we lost a champion for peace. Pope Francis’ life and ministry embodied the principles that the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute strives to embrace: Love, Unity, Faith, Hope, Courage, Justice, and Forgiveness.

By his compassion and concern for those often forgotten or marginalized by society, Pope Francis – who famously said, “who am I to judge?” — ministered to a flock that left no one behind. Our communities and public officials must emulate his message and ideals as we seek to interrupt the cycles of violence and despair that too often plague our streets, and replace them with opportunities for hope and healing.

We draw inspiration from Pope Francis’ universal emphasis of the dignity of all life as we work to fulfill our mission in Boston and beyond.