Resources

“Protection Promised” Report: AfghanEvac created a fully sourced evidentiary record of the commitments the United States made to the Afghans who stood with us, and of how those Afghans were actually vetted and screened.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. Parish Toolkit for Supporting Immigrants: In English and Spanish, this practical parish toolkit helps Catholic communities accompany and support immigrants in times of need.

“Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time” Documentary: A virtual film screening that examines contemporary colonialism, militarization, and large-scale development projects in West Papua.

Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action are September 21 (International Day of Peace) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence). Find resources to plan activities at Pace e Bene’s Campaign Nonviolence.

Catholic Climate Covenant: Mass for the Care of Creation: Written in English and Spanish, these resources help Catholic communities celebrate creation and reflect on the call to care for our common home.

UN Beyond GDP Initiative: This UN initiative explores alternatives to traditional economic measures and promotes ways of measuring progress that better account for human well-being, equity, and sustainability.

Future Events

Georgetown Institute of Women, Peace, and Security Webinar: On September 9th from 9:30–10:45am ET, “Five Years On: Women’s Fight for Freedom in Afghanistan” will discuss new research, the current situation for women and girls, and opportunities for international action.

National Day of Prayer for Peace: A United States Conference of Catholic Bishops resource invites Catholics to observe a National Day of Prayer for Peace on September 9th, with reflections and prayers connecting the St. Peter Claver’s witness to the Church’s call to peace, justice, and human dignity.

The Human and Moral Costs of the New Nuclear Arms Race: The University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies hosts this in-person panel and lunch on September 24 at 10:30am ET.

CLINIC Interfaith Immigration Summit: A national virtual summit on October 29–30, with tools and insights to strengthen support for immigrant communities.

Magnifica Humanitas Resources

Rome Declaration on AI and Nuclear Weapons: Inspired by the Encyclical, over 200 leading experts signed a declaration calling for responsible AI development and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

Notre Dame Webinar: The University of Notre Dame’s de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture hosts “Magnifica Humanitas: Human Dignity in the Age of AI” webinar.

Georgetown Webinar: The Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life offers a “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” webinar and other resources.

Ascension Media: Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown of Magnifica Humanitas: A video overview examining Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical chapter by chapter and exploring how the Catholic Church can respond to rapid technological change.

Glastonbury Abbey Institute Virtual Symposium on Magnifica Humanitas: A three-part virtual symposium exploring Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical and its teachings. Sessions will be held Tuesdays, September 8, 15, and 22, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. ET.

Photo: International Women’s Day. Courtesy of Dmitry Dreyer, available in the public domain via Unsplash.