Church Workers Respond to Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh
Catholic groups expand prevention efforts after more than 330 children die of the disease.
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Human Rights Group Condemns Forced Conversions in Pakistan
A nongovernmental organization warns that forced marriages are on the rise, with underage Christian girls particularly targeted.
Hundreds Rally with Bishops in El Paso To Protest Mass Deportations
Inspired by St. Óscar Romero, clergy and faithful speak out against immigration enforcement tactics that harm families and cause deaths.
Our Lady of Lebanon, the Pope, and the Power of Music During War
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Dee Dungy brings music to young people in her ministry of serving displaced people in the war-torn country.
Palm Sunday: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Dennis Moorman, who serves in Brazil, reflects on disarming our hearts and souls to find peace, healing and reconciliation.
Residents of Last Christian Village in West Bank Resist Settler Violence
Taybeh villagers are terrorized by attacks that displace families, destroy livelihoods and target the West Bank’s last remaining Christians.
Forum: Immigration Enforcement Separates Families and Harms Children
More than 3,800 children were detained in 2025, experts say, warning of lasting trauma and long-term impact.
Persist in Praying for World Peace, Pope Says During Angelus
Pope Leo XIV said “the death and pain” caused by Middle East wars “are a scandal for the entire human family, and a cry that rises to God.”
More Than 170 People Killed in Attacks on Civilians in South Sudan
The U.S. Catholic bishops conference expresses solidarity with the Church in South Sudan and mobilizes urgent humanitarian aid.
Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving in El Salvador reflects on choosing peace, even in situations of conflict and suffering.
In New Pastoral Message, Texas Bishop Calls for End to Mass Deportations
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso condemns hazardous conditions leading to deaths in detention centers and recommits local church to solidarity.
People in the Holy Land Face Further Despair and Suffering
The war against Iran and the actions of regional militias have left Christians in the Holy Land facing fear, job losses, and a lack of aid in Gaza.
Maryknoll Joint Leadership Statement on U.S.-Israel War on Iran
Maryknoll family urges for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and calls for diplomacy and the protection of civilians.
