3 February 2025, Chiang Mai, Thailand – CAYLA 2025 has successfully concluded, bringing together young Catholic leaders from across Asia...
IMCS Pax Romana is a global movement for Catholic students, empowering young people to act for peace, justice, and the integrity of creation. Join us as we build on over a century of Spirituality of Action.
Pursuit of fair and equitable solutions to the environmental crisis
Equipping individuals with the skills and values to lead with integrity, vision, and service.
To protect dignity, promote justice, and foster peace by respecting all individuals' rights.
Supporting and promoting policies or actions that drive positive social change and justice
Ensures diverse voices and perspectives are included in decision-making processes
Strengthening skills, resources, and abilities for sustainable growth and impact.
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IMCS brings together over 80 diverse national federations, and associations, and movements of University and Tertiary Catholic students from over six regions.


As we prepare for the sacred seasons of Advent, Christmas, and New Year, we are reminded of the hope, love, and joy that Christ’s birth brings to the world. This year, as we celebrate our encounter with Pope Francis on September 20, 2024, we are inspired by his powerful call: “Be protagonists of the revolution of charity and service.”
Join the IMCS Pax Romana “Invest in Us” Movement to shape a brighter future for Catholic students worldwide! This is more than a campaign—it’s a call to action to invest in faith, leadership, and justice.
The Pax Romana Institute in La Roche-sur-Foron, France, is the heart of IMCS-MIEC Pax Romana’s mission to transform global education and activism. This dynamic hub empowers students, young professionals, and activists worldwide to tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change.
We invite you to partner with us in constructing the Youth Formation Centre in Nairobi, a key initiative to amplify the voices of African youth. Your support will play a transformative role in shaping future leaders and changemakers.
3 February 2025, Chiang Mai, Thailand – CAYLA 2025 has successfully concluded, bringing together young Catholic leaders from across Asia...
Introduction The Chiangmai Global Governance Forum (CGGF), held on January 13-15, 2025, in Chiangmai, Thailand, was organised by the Asia...
January 16-18, 2025 | International Youth Training Centre (IYTC), Chiang Mai, Thailand Chiang Mai, Thailand—The Chiangmai Catholic Civic (CCC) Forum...
Date: October 25, 2024Venue: Franciscan International Office, Geneva (Hybrid)Hosted by IMCS Pax Romana, Pax Christi Movement, and Franciscan International in...
“I send prayerful good wishes to the students and professionals celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the International Movement of Catholic Students – Pax Romana.
Your Movement received official recognition by the Holy Sec in 1921, and l am pleased that you have maintained your spirituality of action end fulfilled your mission of addressing the spiritual and material needs of young people in tertiary educational institutions throughout the world.
I am likewise appreciative of the contribution you have made within the Church over this period, and for the notable fruits that have been borne in nurturing lenders and supporting the faithful in promoting Catholic social teaching in the Americas, Africa and
Asia.
Your vital apostolate encourages young people to take the lead in striving for a more just social order within their countries.”
