Five Takeaways from Laudate Deum
On October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis released Laudate Deum, a follow-up to his landmark encyclical Laudato Si’. Here are some points in Laudate Deum that stood out to us.
Pope Francis Calls on COP28 to Deliver
Pope Francis wrote in his recent apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum about his concerns for the climate and hopes for action at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai in December.
Latin Americans Build Solidarity to Resist Extractivism
Church and community leaders in Latin America met in Panama to strengthen their efforts to protect communities from exploitative extractive industries.
Haiti: International Response to the Violent Crisis
Despite opposition by many Haitians, members of the Haitian diaspora, and faith groups, the UN Security Council approved sending a multinational armed force, led by Kenya, into Haiti.
Statement of Solidarity with the Guatemalan Peoples
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns is working with the Latin American Working Group and the Guatemalan Human Rights Commission to gather signatures for a statement of solidarity with Guatemalan democracy protesters.
Israel-Hamas War: ‘End the War Now’
Churches for Middle East Peace (www.cmep.org) released the following statement on Oct. 26, in response to rising fears of catastrophic civilian casualties in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas War: Faith Leaders Call for Peace
The most violent year in the Holy Land in decades now culminates in outright war.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter Asking Congress to Reject Cluster Munitions in Pentagon Budget
Maryknoll OGC joined humanitarian and faith-based organizations in asking Congress to reject measures in the Senate’s Pentagon budget for 2024 that support stockpiling and using indiscriminate weapons that harm civilians, especially children, for years after conflict has ended. Namely: anti-personnel landmines and cluster munitions.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Catholic Groups in Calling on President Biden for Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and 38 other Catholic groups signed a letter to fellow Catholic President Biden on the war in Israel Palestine asking for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and release of hostages.
Maryknoll OGC Joins 60 NGOs in Calling on Congress for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 60 faith and civil society groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.
Maryknoll Signs Letter to Biden Requesting Targeted Sanctions Against Corrupt Guatemalan Officials
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was represented among the over 380 people who signed the letter to Biden requesting targeted financial statements against the specific corrupt Guatemalan government officials who are actively undermining the country's democracy.
Maryknoll OGC Signs Letter to Congress Calling for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 27 faith groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.