September – October 2023

Catholics Stand in Solidarity with Migrants

Against the tide of an anti-immigrant culture, Catholics minister to migrants and face heavy criticism.

U.S. Report on Trafficking In Persons

The annual report on human trafficking around the world honors eight heroes making a difference.

Haiti: Illegal Flow of Guns from United States

Gang violence in Haiti is made possible by an illicit supply of arms the island nation does not have the capacity to prevent. Congress can address this with the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023.

African Faith Leaders Call for Debt Relief

African religious leaders call for international debt relief to deal with climate, health, food and energy crises facing the continent. The following press release was published by Jubilee USA Network on Aug. 8. 2023.

South Sudan: Local Church Responds to Refugees, Peace Efforts

The Catholic Church in South Sudan responds to the needs of refugees entering the country from Sudan while calling for greater efforts to maintain the peace process in South Sudan.

Tanzania: Forceful Letter by Catholic Bishops

The thirty-seven Tanzanian bishops object to the government’s business dealings with the United Arab Emirates.

Maryknoll in Korea: A Life of Compassion, Risk

A new book is available about the life of Maryknoll Fr. Gerard Hammond, a missioner with more than 60 years in ministry on the Korean Peninsula.

Guatemala: Election Landslide

A candidate running on an anti-corruption platform unexpectedly overtook the former first lady.

Youths Prevail in Held v. Montana

The first climate change lawsuit to go to trial is now the first climate change lawsuit victory.

The Bridgetown Initiative

A voice from the Caribbean island of Barbados offers a plan to save the broken global financial system.

Summit of the Amazon: New Plan to Protect Rainforests

Indigenous peoples join presidents of Amazon nations in pledge to protect the rainforest.

AIDS Relief Program Under Siege

The future of the highly successful U.S. global AIDS program is uncertain.

UN: Insufficient Progress on Development Goals

Midway to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals of 2015 are woefully behind schedule.

The Plight of Christians and Palestinian Children in the Holy Land

Extremism has led to the most violent year in the Holy Land since 2005.

Resources

Events, articles, statements, and books for your consideration