The Church counts as martyrs not only those who were killed for professing their faith but also those who died defending the vulnerable and creation, including 304 in Latin America.
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Pope’s Life, Leadership, Placed Latin America at Center of the Church
Pope Francis brought the voice and vision of Latin America to the heart of the Church, defending...
Like His Namesake, Pope Francis Loved Creation
Care for creation was a signature of Pope Francis’ papacy, building on his predecessors’ examples and imitating Saint Francis of Assisi.
Global Pastor: Pope Francis Taught Mercy, Mission
Pope Francis died early in the morning today, Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He served as pontiff for 12 years.
Easter Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
“Seeing is believing” is a phrase applied by Maryknoll Sister Teresa Dagdag, who serves in the Philippines, to the Easter Sunday readings.
Church Workers Welcome Deported Migrants to Honduras
A team led by a Scalabrinian sister assists migrants who have been forcibly returned to Honduras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
US Bishops Support Immigration Bill for Religious Workers
In an April 10 letter to Congress, U.S. bishops urged support for bipartisan legislation protecting religious workers who come from other countries.
Maryknoll Priest Is a Conduit for Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Victims
Emergency earthquake relief for Myanmar after a 7.7 tremor is slowed by the destruction and by mistrust of the ruling military junta.
Palm Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll affiliate in Guatemala reflects on the Lord’s Passion and the Mass readings for upcoming Palm Sunday.
Holy See at UN Warns of Need for Nuclear Disarmament, AI Regulation
The Holy See’s permanent observer to the U.N., Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, calls on all nations to “overcome the fallacy of nuclear deterrence.”
Papal Almoner Delivers Medical Supplies and Ambulances to Ukraine
Papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski delivers the supplies and four vehicles as Ukranians reel from an attack that killed nine children.
USCCB Ends Cooperative Agreements with US Government
The U.S. bishops conference says in a statement that working with the federal government in refugee resettlement is “untenable.”
Pope Surprises Pilgrims during Jubilee of the Sick
Still recovering from his own health crisis, Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers.
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