July - August 2024 - Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns

Gaza: Catholics Call for Nonviolence as Famine Looms

Thousands of U.S. Catholics have signed an open letter to Pres. Biden calling for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza as threats of starvation grow in the Palestinian enclave.

Haiti: Kenyan Forces Arrive

Jake Johnston offers analysis of the launch of the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti.

Not Forgetting the Imprisoned in El Salvador

Maryknoll Lay Missioner Bob Cunningham reflects on his recently restarted prison ministry in El Salvador’s state of emergency. This article was originally published by the Maryknoll Lay Missioners on May 20, 2024.

The Threat of Deep-Sea Mining

UN authorities and environmental experts struggle to confront the threats posed by underwater mining.

UN Climate Conference Ends with Impasse

The preparatory conference for COP 29, held in Bonn, Germany, stalled over questions of financing.

Freeing Fishers from Modern Slavery at Sea

Maryknoll Fr. Joy Tajonera served as the lead organizer and host of the three-day International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare in the Chinese city of Taichung this past May.

President Biden Limits Asylum

An executive order effectively closes the U.S. southern border to people seeking asylum.

UN: Maryknoll at the Indigenous Peoples Forum

Maryknoll missioners joined Indigenous people at the UN calling for greater attention to their self-determination, needs of Indigenous youth, and financing opportunities.

New York Legislature Weighs Sovereign Debt Laws

Legislation in the state of New York has the potential to ease the international sovereign debt crisis for countries around the world, including Kenya.

House Passes Military Spending Bill with Little Debate

The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in short order, largely along party lines, despite calls from faith groups and others to divert spending to human needs.