Our Greatest Weapon Is Love

“I find Our Greatest Weapon Is Love to be an extraordinarily powerful and moving book. We are in Kiess’s debt for making available in English for the first time the writings, speeches, and homilies of Archbishop Munzihirwa. This is a precious and timely gift to the church, which will inspire and invite the reader into the same gifts of courageous leadership, service, and nonviolent love as those that shaped Munzihirwa’s own life.”


—Emmanuel Katongole, professor of theology and peace studies, University of Notre Dame





“Our Greatest Weapon Is Love portrays Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa, SJ, as a tireless advocate for justice and compassion during the Rwandan refugee crisis in eastern Congo. His courageous commitment to defending and uplifting displaced communities resonates deeply with the mission of Jesuit Refugee Service. Despite his tragic end, Munzihirwa’s legacy of love and solidarity remains an inspiration, driving our ongoing efforts to serve and advocate for refugees globally.”


—Eric Joël A. Goeh-Akue, SJ, mission and identity coordinator, Jesuit Refugee Service