Maryknoll Lay Missioner Kathy Bond describes Brazilian customs that honor departed loved ones in this reflection on the Sunday Mass readings.
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Bishop Seitz: Tackle Root Causes of Human Trafficking
The bishop links human trafficking to issues in victims’ countries of origin as the day of prayer against trafficking, Feb. 8, approaches.
Wave of Arrests Continue for Belarus Catholics
In Belarus, Catholic priests and church leaders who speak out against the government are harassed and arrested.
Jesus Still Heals: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Lil Mattingly reflects on how Jesus’ healing ministry continues today as migrants and refugees are cared for at the border.
Healing Will Take Generations, Says Palestinian Bishop
Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a Palestinian, says true peace will take at least a generation.
Synodality Starts with Listening to the Poor
Advocates say that listening to the poor means more than ‘doing for the poor’ and can comprise a first step in becoming a more synodal Church.
Community Mourns Missionary who Defended Indigenous in Venezuela
As Consolata Father Josiah K’Okal is remembered for his legacy of service to the Warao people, human rights groups demand an investigation into his death.
Islamic State Attacks Church in Turkey During Mass
The Islamic State claims responsibility for an assault during a Mass in Istanbul that killed one churchgoer and injured others.
Witness in Jamaica: A Maryknoll Reflection
A deacon and leader of Maryknoll’s Mission Formation Program, which runs immersion programs, reflects on the Sunday Mass readings.
Six Nuns Kidnapped in Haiti Are Freed
After urgent calls from religious leaders including Pope Francis and the president of the Latin America and Caribbean bishops’ conference, six Sisters of St. Anne have been freed.
More Funds for Poor, Less for Weapons, Say 18 US Bishops
A letter sponsored by the organization Pax Christi as part of their Bread not Stones campaign, endorsed by 18 bishops, calls for cuts to military spending and more resources for human services.
Migrants Are Targets for Kidnapping in Mexico
Central American and other migrants en route to the U.S.-Mexico border are routinely held for ransom as criminal gangs engage in kidnappings.
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