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Special Announcements

MEDIA RELEASE – October 31, 2025
CTCT CALLS FOR A ZONE OF PEACE

The Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) joins with the Antilles Episcopal
Conference (AEC) of RC Bishops as well as the Archdiocese of Port of Spain and many others,
in expressing solidarity with our brothers and sisters of the Caribbean in these most perilous
times. On Monday 27 October, 2025, hurricane Melissa, described as the ‘storm of the century’,
ravaged the island of Jamaica, leaving persons dead and thousands of persons displaced and
homeless. Similar reports have emerged in the neighbouring countries of Haiti, Cuba, the
Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, and the possibility of such experiences being repeated
presents itself as Melissa continues on a trajectory towards Bermuda. The Caribbean is no
stranger to experiencing itself as vulnerable to the serious effects of climate change. At the same
time, the Caribbean also bears witness to a history of resilience, generosity, hospitality and
community spirit from its people in the aftermath of such threats. It is this spirit that the CTCT
appeals to at this time as we call on all our brothers and sisters to rally around those most
seriously affected through whatever means possible.
The CTCT also calls attention to another serious threat posed to our Region – the escalation of
geopolitical tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.A., which has taken on a potentially

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dangerous turn with consequent aggressive military presence and action by the U.S. and other
international countries in the Southern Caribbean.
This has been followed by a breakdown in relations among CARICOM member states and also
among our Latin American neighbours, sowing seeds of division, confusion, and mistrust.
The CTCT wishes to add its voice to the many others at this time urgently calling upon our
leaders, particularly those directly involved in this situation, for sound decision-making, good
relations and peace. The CTCT reiterates the call of CARICOM and Latin America, first made in
2014, for the Caribbean space to remain a ‘zone of peace’ – a space of peaceful geo-political
relations and non-militarised action, including the absence of naval bases used for war against
countries within the Region. The ‘zone of peace’ is meant to further recognize the sovereignty of
nation states of the Caribbean and Latin America, especially to foreign intervention.
The CTCT maintains that the ideals of peace and fraternal relating must never be eschewed for
political interests. Furthermore, the CTCT calls on both regional and local religious bodies,
through their leaders, to advocate vociferously for the protection of their peoples, particularly the
most vulnerable, to urge their faithful to embody the ideals of peace and good judgment, and to
call on leaders to carefully guard against threats to peace and stability within the region. Lastly,
the CTCT calls on all people of faith and goodwill to entrust the cause of the Caribbean to divine
guidance and protection, believing that the ‘Lord hears the cry of the poor’. (Ps. 34:7).

Mission and Vision

The Conference on Theology in the Caribbean Today (CTCT) is dedicated to nurturing theological reflection that resonates with the Caribbean’s unique cultural and spiritual landscape.

Our mission is to create a vibrant space where individuals can explore their faith in relation to their everyday lives, fostering a deeper understanding of God’s call in the Caribbean context.

CTCT is committed to celebrating and promoting theological discourse that is pastorally grounded and culturally relevant. We aim to bridge the gap between faith and daily life, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among Caribbeanists from all walks of life.

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History

Founded in 1994, the CTCT was originally known as “Caribbean Theology Today”. The CTCT began to take its shape under the leadership of three Catholic clergy, Father Michel de Verteuil CSP, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Harris CSP, and Monsignor Patrick ‘PABA’ Anthony. These three men sought to foster a space where people from all walks of life could gather and ask questions about their faith in relation to their everyday experience. At this point of history, the CTCT aims to focus on ecumenism, inter-religious dialogue, and a deepening of Caribbean theology.