Pope Francis Visits Iraq
Papal journey to Iraq holds promise, challenge, hope.
Resources March-April 2021
Find resources for Lent, on Pope Francis' Fratelli Tutti, about our virtual Good Friday Way of the Cross, Ecumenical Advocacy Days, and much more.
Biden’s First Actions on Climate
Since day one, President Joe Biden has recommitted the United States to climate action, signaling that the United States is “back in” the fight against this gravest of threats.
Take Action for Palestinian Refugees
The ecumenical organization Churches for Middle East Peace is calling on people to ask President Biden to restore U.S. assistance to Palestinians through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Brazil: Bolsonaro and the COVID-19 Pandemic
David Kane, an MOGC staff member in Brazil and a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner, explains how a new study highlights the impacts of President Bolsonaro’s actions on the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
Myanmar: Next Steps After the Coup
Activists in Myanmar and advocates abroad push for three actions to save the democracy after the military coup on Feb. 1.
Next Steps for Vaccine Equity
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued a joint letter on Feb. 16, excerpted here, urging President Biden to prioritize just and equitable COVID-19 vaccine policy.
Calls for Debt Relief and Aid Grow
MOGC and partner organizations continue to push for debt relief for impoverished countries from the IMF and G20 during the COVID-19 crisis.
UN Human Rights Review of the United States
A new report highlights the international community’s perspective on the United States’ human rights record.
Iran Nuclear Deal Petition
MOGC and Pax Christi USA are collecting signatures for the following petition.
Nuclear Arms Treaties in the Biden Era
President Biden has several critical opportunities to address the threat of nuclear weapons.
Biden Quickly Begins Immigration Reforms
Since coming into office on January 20, President Biden has taken significant steps to enact his policy agenda on immigration.