Executive Orders on Climate Build Momentum for More Ambitious Action
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following statement in response to the series of executive actions released by the Biden administration on January 27, 2021, aimed at addressing the climate crisis.
Joint Statement on U.S. Rejoining the Paris Agreement
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of faith-based organizations and religious communities in celebrating President Biden's decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, recognizing it as an important first step toward addressing climate change.
National Faith-based Organizations Call for White House Faith-based Office
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a coalition of national faith-based organizations in urging President Biden to re-institute an Obama-era White House office, the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Maryknoll Statement on New U.S. Presidency, Executive Orders
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns issued the following statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and several key executive orders issued by the President on his first day in office.
Maryknoll Statement on Violence at the U.S. Capitol
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following statement on January 6, 2021, condemining the violence at the U.S. Capitol.
Resources
Find resources on policy recommendations for the Biden administration, the upcoming Ecumenical Advocacy Days' virtual gathering, analysis of Fratelli Tutti, and much more.
World Day of Peace 2021 Message
On January 1, Pope Francis issued the 54th annual World Day of Peace message, “A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace.”
HIV/AIDS Response During the Pandemic
Maryknoll Fr. Rick Bauer in Kenya shares this message from the Interfaith Health Platform.
Weakened Anti-Corruption Rule Favors Oil Industry
On December 16, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule that takes the teeth out of an important reform meant to end corruption in the resource extraction industry.
World Needs U.S. to Join COVAX Campaign
Questions around how COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed, to whom they will become available, and at what cost, pose challenging human rights concerns.
Christmas Retreat on Gospel Nonviolence
On Dec. 18, more than 500 people from around the world, including members of the Vatican COVID-19 Commission, joined a 3-hour retreat on nonviolence hosted by Pax Christi International. Participants were asked to read the following reflection prior to the start of the retreat.
New Book: ‘Advancing Nonviolence’
New book highlights women leaders who advance the practice of nonviolence by pursuing open and sincere dialogue.