“Opus Iustitiae Pax”: Pope Francis, Peace, and the Tai Ji Men Case

“Opus Iustitiae Pax”: Pope Francis, Peace, and the Tai Ji Men Case

Every year, Catholic Popes discuss peace with the ambassadors of other countries to the Vatican (including Taiwan). This year, the theme of religious liberty was emphasized. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “No Peace Without Justice: A New Look...
Tai Ji Men Won’t Be Liberated Until Justice Kisses Peace

Tai Ji Men Won’t Be Liberated Until Justice Kisses Peace

Art helps understand why Tai Ji Men’s suffering is not over yet, despite all its victories in courts of law. by Marco Respinti* *Conclusions prepared for the webinar “No Peace Without Justice: A New Look at the Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights...
Remembering Madam Yu: The Essential Role of Women in Peacebuilding

Remembering Madam Yu: The Essential Role of Women in Peacebuilding

Women have played a pivotal role in promoting peace. Two recent examples are Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and Madam Yu Mei-Jung. by Peter Zoehrer *A paper presented at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji Men Case,” Pasadena, California, April...
United to Solve the Tai Ji Men Case

United to Solve the Tai Ji Men Case

Dr. Hong, his wife, and his dizi did an enormous work to denounce the injustice of the Tai Ji Men case. Only an international coalition can lead to its solution. by Willy Fautré* *Conclusions of at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji...
Resisting Injustice with a Smile: Madam Yu and the Tai Ji Men Case

Resisting Injustice with a Smile: Madam Yu and the Tai Ji Men Case

Tai Ji Men’s Shimu not only shared the suffering of her husband and the dizi. She inspired their resistance and resilience. by Camelia Marin* *A paper presented at the conference “Remembering Shimu’s Fight: Conscience and the Tai Ji Men Case,” Pasadena, California,...
Solving the Tai Ji Men Case: The Best Way of Remembering Madam Yu

Solving the Tai Ji Men Case: The Best Way of Remembering Madam Yu

Scholars and human rights activists gathered in Pasadena on April 5 to honor the late Shimu of Tai Ji Men and call for a solution of the long-lasting case. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on April 16th, 2024. The poster of the...