Father Scalese was among thousands of foreigners who had to flee the country after the Taliban, an extremist Islamic movement that ruled Afghanistan until ousted by a U.S.-led coalition nearly 20 years ago, took control of the country
Maryknoll Magazine Fall 2025
This issue of Maryknoll magazine, Heralds of Hope, presents our two recently ordained priests. They are signs of hope for the Church, for Maryknoll as a mission society and for the people they will serve abroad.
So, too, is our new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. The first pope from the United States, he brings personal mission experience and “a deep commitment to dialogue, peace and global solidarity” to the Church and the world.
Hope is infectious and abounds in the stories of Maryknoll missioners.
FEATURED STORIES
Focused on Maryknoll missioners around the world working in solidarity among the poor and marginalized. Articles include issues of importance to people the missioners serve and to the Catholic Church.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Hypocrisy in the Church Is ‘Detestable,’ Pope Says at Audience
Continuing his talks on the Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis warns that hypocrisy suffocates the courage to openly say what is true.
Christians Fight Forced Conversions in Pakistan
The kidnapping, forced conversions and forced marriage of girls from religious minorities has become an everyday matter in Pakistan.
U.S. Catholics Urged to Help Haitians after Quake
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls on bishops across the country to take up collections to aid Haitians recovering from two recent natural disasters.
2020 Deadliest Year for Rohingya Refugees at Sea
Many refugees are marooned for months on unseaworthy boats, falling prey to abuse by...
Bishops Say U.S. Must Aid Afghan Refugees
U.S. bishops urge the U.S. government to assist Afghan refugees fleeing the recent Taliban takeover of their war-torn country.
God’s Law Meant to Bring Freedom, Pope Says
Continuing his talks on the Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis focuses on St. Paul’s assessment of the law in Christians’ lives.
Shelter Helps Migrants Expelled from the U.S.
A Catholic shelter helps migrants expelled from the United States to southern Mexico, then transported to a Guatemalan jungle town.
Northbound Migrants Brave Crossing the Dangerous Darién Gap
Thousands of migrants heading to the United States are opting for one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes—through the Darién jungle.
Uganda Catholic leaders work to reduce violence against women
Religious leaders in Uganda are working to raise awareness to protect women and girls from gender-based violence in this African nation.
U.N. Climate Change Report Can Spur Prayerful Action
A new U.N. report describing the devastating effects of climate change around the world challenges people of faith to respond.
Inquiry Opens into Facility for Unaccompanied Minors
Department of Health and Human Services investigates allegations of abuse at Fort Bliss camp for unaccompanied migrant minors in Texas.
Look to Christ, Not the Law, Pope Says
In his weekly audience, Pope Francis continues reflecting on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, focusing on the question: “Why, then, the law?”
Judge Blocks Texas Order Stopping Transportation of Migrants
A federal judge temporarily blocked an order by the governor of Texas to halt transportation of migrants by anyone other than local or federal authorities.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Partners in Mission
MISSIONER TALES
Vignettes from the lands of mission, told by Maryknoll missioners and volunteers. These popular little stories are sometimes funny, often moving and generally inspiring encounters with people on the margins.
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Readers’ Responses
CENTERSPREAD
