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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Small Town in the Philippines Scores Victory Against Hazardous Mining
After years of resistance, the community of MacArthur has halted a mining project residents say was a danger to health, livelihoods and the environment.
Maronite Catholic Priest Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Lebanon
Father Pierre al-Rahi was killed March 9 when an Israeli artillery tank fired on a house in the Christian village of Qlayaa.
Pope Warns that Middle East Conflict Will Spread
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and an end to the war against Iran before violence further destabilizes the wider region.
A Saint’s Final Footsteps
Franciscan Brother Octavio Durán relates how he returned Archbishop Óscar Romero’s shoes to their homeland of El Salvador during a Maryknoll pilgrimage.
Third Sunday of Lent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish, who served most recently in South Sudan, reflects on the Samaritan woman and hostility between rival ethnic groups.
US-Israeli War with Iran Threatens Crisis for Broader Asia
Countries in Asia must reckon with geopolitical tensions, humanitarian risks and their economic dependence on Gulf nations.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Attempt To End Birthright Citizenship
U.S. bishops say birthright citizenship is woven into our history and Western tradition, and it is also consistent with Catholic teaching.
From the Editor: The Least of These
Our Spring 2026 Issue looks at the Catholic Church’s stance against mass deportation of immigrants, as well as the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts on AIDS relief in Kenya.
Christ’s Hands and Feet in Kenya
Despite funding cuts, a project founded by Maryknoll for HIV/AIDS patients continues to provide hope in the slums of Nairobi.
Heart and Mission for the People
A Maryknoll team in Guatemala cares for HIV-positive people at Hospicio Santa María, a hospice that is also home to a thriving organic farm.
Weaving Life Itself in the Amazon
Indigenous women artisans in Bolivia join an income-generating Maryknoll project to create art and grow in faith and community.
A Shared ‘Yes’ to Mission by New Lay Missioners
Eight missioners are commissioned by Maryknoll Lay Missioners to serve in Bolivia, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania and at the U.S.-Mexico border.
