Religious Communities in Cuba Struggle to Sustain Ministries
Head of the bishops conference says that power outages, fuel restrictions and fear of war are causing the island nation’s “saddest moment.”
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Holy Promise: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Darlene Jacobs, who served in Tanzania, reflects on the power and promise of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Bishops in Africa Decry Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Migrants in South Africa are targeted in attacks against foreign nationals, resulting in property destruction, violence and loss of lives.
Children Are on the Front Lines of Religious Freedom Violations
A bipartisan commission warns that children worldwide suffer the consequences of discrimination and persecution.
Myanmar: Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest
The 80-year-old Nobel laureate’s sentence was reduced by the military junta, reflecting concerns about her condition and location.
French Nun Assaulted Near the Cenacle in Jerusalem
Israeli police detain suspect after a habited religious sister is attacked in the latest incident of religious intolerance in the Holy Land.
Examples of Faith: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Thomas Tiscornia, who served in Africa, reflects on how the newly baptized can inspire others to live out our faith.
Echoes of Suffering in Cambodia
A Maryknoll Lay Missioner supports victims of human trafficking who were forced to carry out scams for exploitative employers.
Catholic Maritime Ministries Concerned for Sailors Trapped in Blockade
Tens of thousands of seafarers face precarious conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, say leaders of the Stella Maris apostolate.
Father Vincent Capodanno’s Cause for Sainthood Gains Momentum
As the Vatican reviews the cause of the Maryknoll missioner killed in Vietnam, advocates hope that he will be declared venerable.
What Pope Leo’s Africa Trip Was All About
Pope Leo concludes his apostolic journey to Africa with a message of justice and healing for the “bloodstained yet fertile” region.
Stories of Resurrection: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father John Siyumbu reflects on the power of Peter’s storytelling and the intimate connection of the baptized to the Resurrection.
On Earth Day, a Look at St. Francis of Assisi as Patron of the Environment
The timeless spirituality of St. Francis embraces joyful reverence for God’s creation — a message that today is more relevant than ever.
