Resources in NewsNotes May-Jun 2026

Report on Side Events at the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women: Maryknoll missioners report on key discussions and advocacy from the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Talking Points on “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias within the Federal Government”: The Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice responds to the Trump administration report.

Manifesto for Our Common Home: The Latin American Episcopal Council calls for a just transition beyond fossil fuels.

“Divided Sudan, Elusive Peace”: International Crisis Group analyzes Sudan’s ongoing civil war.

“World Failing Sudan as War Enters Fourth Year”: UN News warns of deepening humanitarian crisis.

“Haiti: Drone Strikes Put Residents at Risk”: Human Rights Watch documents civilian harm.

Latin America Migrant Study: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development highlights Catholic pastoral work.

Catholic Leaders on the Iran War: Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns compiles Church statements.

Measuring What Matters (Refugees): With World Relief and partners; insights on refugee experiences.

ICE & CBP Funding Handout: Explains harms of increased immigration enforcement funding.

Catholic Social Teaching Resources: From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Integral Ecology Pastoral Letter: Indiana Catholic bishops on ecological responsibility.

Iran War: Call for Dialogue: Franciscan Friars Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe urges peace.

Jubilee Year of St. Francis Resources: Materials for living Franciscan spirituality today.

Religious Worker Visa Comment: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and CLINIC on rule changes.

Parish Toolkit for Immigrant Support: From Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc..

Detention Support Hotline (El Paso Region): WhatsApp support in English/Spanish.
214-817-0405

Pope Leo & War Teaching: Center on Conscience and War on implications for troops.

Just War & Moral Certainty: First Things analysis, April 21, 2026.

Cardinal McElroy on Iran War: Catholic Standard interview, March 9, 2026.

“Our New Moment” (War & Peace): By Cardinal Robert McElroy, 2023.

60 Minutes Interview (U.S. Cardinals): 15-minute video recording of interview that aired on April 12, 2026.

“A Question of Genocide” (Video): Panel on U.S., South Africa, Palestine.

Humanitarian Aid Cuts Report: Refugees International analysis.

Wasted Investments, Looming Crisis: The Impact of U.S. Global Health Funding Cuts on HIV in South Africa: by Physicians for Human Rights, April 21, 2026.

Haiti: Briefing and Consultations: Security Council Report provides updates on recent UN Security Council discussions on Haiti.

Security Council Report: Monthly Forecast – Haiti: Security Council Report offers an overview of upcoming Council actions and dynamics on Haiti, April 22, 2026.

Mining, Responsibilities and the Cry of Communities: a Call to the Churches and Church Investors: Iglesias y Minería Network examines mining, justice, and responsible investment.

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