Law signed in the Philippines prohibits child marriage and allows authorities to impose heavy punishment, including up to 12 years in prison.
Maryknoll Magazine Spring 2026
In this issue of Maryknoll, we examine how cuts to U.S. foreign aid have impacted a major AIDS relief program launched decades ago in Kenya by Maryknoll missioners, while in another article, we visit an AIDS hospice started by Maryknoll sisters that provides care and shelter to patients in Guatemala.
We continue our coverage of immigration with a look at the Church’s clear opposition to mass deportation and the mistreatment of migrants. We meet the latest group of Maryknoll lay missioners, accompany young adults on a pilgrimage to Rome, and share other mission stories from around the world.
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.
Chaplain Still Counseling Police One Year After Capitol Insurrection
A year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a Catholic chaplain still sees pain and mental stress among metropolitan police officers.
Tribute to 22 Church Workers Killed in 2021
The Vatican pays tribute to 22 Catholic church workers and honors others not officially recognized who were killed in 2021.
Pope Launches Synodal Process to Discern Holy Spirit’s Call to the Church
Under the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,” the pope has called the church to listen and hear one another in all facets of church life.
The Pope: More Example Than Exhortation
Pope Francis' 2021 illustrated teaching on kinshipBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN...
Peace Day Message: Pour Money into Education, Not Weapons, Wars
In his message, which the Vatican sends to heads of state around the world, Pope Francis proposed...
Year Ends without Immigration Reform
As 2021 ends, advocates say much-needed immigration reform, especially for vulnerable migrants, is unfinished business.
Think of the Holy Family Fleeing Herod and Pray for Migrants, Pope Says
Continuing his series of audience talks about St. Joseph, Pope Francis focused on Joseph’s courage in taking Mary and the baby Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod, and he compared St. Joseph’s bravery to the courage of migrants and refugees who leave their homelands to protect and help their families.
Laudato Si’ Movement Combats Climate Change
Pope Francis invites the world a movement based on the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, composed of specific goals to address climate change.
Despite Vaccines, COVID-19 Still Spreading
The U.S. braces for a surge in COVID-19 cases due to a new variant while the morality and efficacy of vaccines are still being debated.
Pope at Christmas: ‘God Comes Into the World in Littleness’
"Littleness is the path that he chose to draw near to us, to touch our hearts, to save us and to...
Jesus’ Humble Birth a Reminder of God’s Love for Humanity, Pope Says
During his general audience Dec. 22, Pope Francis underlined the importance of humility before the...
Pope to Children: Love Others
At two Christmas events, Pope Francis tells children that Jesus loves them and wants them to show love for others through acts of kindness.
Holy Families at the Border
Sister Norma Pimentel, who serves at the U.S./Mexico border, asks, who are the holy families in our midst this Christmas?
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Mission in Latin America
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
