Despite peace efforts, Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis, with limited aid and continuing risks for civilian communities.
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Catholic-Jewish Experts Hail New Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations are hailing a new plan to combat antisemitism, released amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.
Ideologies, Hidden Agendas Cause Escalating Violence, Indian Archbishop Says
Anger toward tribal Christians in India’s Manipur state has led to attacks on homes and Christian places of worship, archbishop says.
Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees Languish in Kenya
Hundreds of thousands of refugees live in dire poverty, say humanitarian workers, in spite of the Kenyan government’s Marshall Plan.
Pentecost in Life – A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll sister reflects about the miracle of Pentecost and the promise of the Holy Spirit in moments of tribulation in life.
Mexican Priest Murdered, Archbishop Attacked
In Mexico’s worsening violence against clergy, Augustinian Father Javier García Villafaña, was killed days after an attack on an archbishop.
Pray at Pentecost for Courage to Evangelize, Pope Says
As Pentecost approaches, celebrated this year on May 28, Pope Francis encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and cites the example of Korean martyr St. Andrew Kim Taegon.
Pope Francis Names a Peace Envoy to Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who says “war is a pandemic,” was appointed by the pope to lead a special initiative for peace in Ukraine.
Quit Stockpiling Nuclear Arms, Pope Tells G7
Urging them to abandon nuclear weapons, Pope Francis sends a message to the G7 world leaders gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, May 19-21, 2023.
Glorifying God: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest who served in Venezuela reflects on what glorifying God really means in the upcoming Sunday Mass readings.
Share Zeal for the Gospel, Pope Says
Citing missionary saints, Pope Francis encourages people, especially the young, to nurture missionary zeal through prayer and staying close to Christ.
With Report, Argentina’s Bishops Ask for Forgiveness
Four decades after the Dirty War took tens of thousands of lives in Argentina, the Catholic Church publishes a report about its role amid disappearances and deaths.
Ugandan Church Fights Plague of Human Trafficking
Ugandan Church leaders organize efforts to stop the trafficking of Ugandans, notably women and girls, in the Middle East.
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