Advocacy for migrants and refugees was a key cause for Pope Francis, who lamented the ‘globalization of indifference’ to their plight.
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Sow Seeds of Faith, Pope Says
Even if the fruits are not immediately visible, Christians are called to sow seeds of faith in their daily lives, Pope Francis says at the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square on July 16, 2023.
Seeds of Humility: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner living in Tanzania with his family reflects on Sunday’s Mass readings and the humility needed to be open to God.
Pope: Look to God with ‘Childlike Wonder’
During his Angelus address, Pope Francis encourages listeners to look with awe and wonder for “signs of God acting in the world.”
New expansion of ‘family reunification’ processes for some migrants
U.S. Bishops praise expansion of 'family reunification' processes to provide lawful pathways for...
Raging Conflicts Drive Migration and Displacement
Experts discuss the manifold root causes driving migration and displacement all over the world in...
Our Yoke ‘Is Easy:’ A Maryknoll Reflection
Reflecting on this Sunday’s Mass readings, a Maryknoll sister describes Jesus’ yoke through sharing a mission experience from East Africa.
Pope Institutes Commission on Modern Martyrs
Pope Francis announces creation of a commission to research and disseminate stories of Christian martyrs, including non-Catholics, killed during the past 25 years.
Church Activists Struggle Against Growing Slavery-Like Labor in Brazil
Brazil’s bishops’ conference works to combat contemporary slavery, which worsened under two past presidents.
Churches Must Serve Peace, Russian Orthodox Leader Says
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow meets with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as part of Pope Francis’ peace mission to Russia.
Bearing Our Cross: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest serving in Tanzania reflects on this Sunday’s Scripture readings on loss and carrying our cross.
Dignity at the Border: A Maryknoll Reflection
A lay missioner serving at the U.S./Mexico border reflects on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and Pope Francis’ call to respect the dignity of migrants.
Defending Water in the Amazon
Patricia Gualinga, a Kichwa Indigenous leader of the Sarayaku people in Ecuador, was interviewed by Lisa Sullivan of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns during the United Nations Water Conference held in March. Here we share excerpts of their conversation.
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