Blessing for the Conclusion of COP26 Climate Talks
A variation of a Jewish prayer for renewal traditionally recited in the light of the waxing moon.
Joint Catholic Statement on COP26 Draft Agreement
Now, in 2021, we have reached a decisive moment. We must reach an agreement in Glasgow that sets a clear and ambitious timeline for a just transition away from harmful fossil fuels.
Essential Energy Transition
Two recent UN reports offer the most detailed descriptions to date of the technology, investment and policy choices necessary to achieve a sustainable and inclusive energy future.
Resources from the November-December 2021 NewsNotes
Find resources on peace, nonviolence, economic justice, migration, human rights, climate change, and much more.
South Sudan: Climate-fueled Suffering
As half a million people in South Sudan face their third straight year of extreme flooding that the UN says is fueled by climate change, Maryknoll lay missioner Gabe Hurrish writes in his newsletter about the growing hunger and violence in the world’s youngest nation.
Philippine Media Statement on Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize for Filipina journalist Maria Ressa has brought global attention to the struggle for human rights and press freedom in the Philippines.
Central America: Changing U.S. Policies for Migrants
The Root Causes Initiative is working to address the underlying structural and historical conditions driving people to migrate from Central America.
Global Food Crisis: U.S. Needs New Priorities
U.S. farm, food and trade justice advocates call on Pres. Biden to end the pro-corporate agriculture agenda in U.S. international policy and work more collaboratively with partners at UN food agencies.
Nuclear Disarmament Policy Brief
This is an excerpt from our two-page policy brief on nuclear disarmament.
Peace, War, and Sanction in Afghanistan
Nearly two months after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Afghans and peacebuilding experts are watching closely to see how the United States might continue to employ violence in the country via two means: economic sanctions that hinder desperately needed humanitarian aid, and “over the horizon” armed drone strikes.
Nonviolence and the Web of Creation
The Earth can teach us how to be nonviolent and in right relationship with each other and all of Creation.
Climate Change: Problems with Net Zero Pledges
Corporations and institutions like TIAA are pledging to achieve carbon neutrality but critics say net zero pledges delay meaningful reductions in greenhouse gases and provide cover to those unwilling to commit.
Climate Change Policy Brief
This is an excerpt from our two-page policy brief on climate change.
COP26 Urgent Appeal Led by Pope Francis
Pope Francis gathered religious leaders and scientists at the Vatican to issue an appeal to world leaders for urgent action at the COP26 UN Climate Talks.
Maryknoll Missioners Take Climate Action
Maryknoll missioners took actions to respond to the cry of the Earth leading up to the UN Climate Talks (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, in November, 2021.
U.S. Church Groups Defend Six Palestinian Organizations Labeled as Terrorists
As Churches and church-based organizations we unequivocally reject this move and call on Secretary Blinken to both demand its immediate reversal and to insist on protection for Palestinian civil society and human rights defenders.
More than 630 Groups Defend Immigrants in New Public Charge Regulations
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed on to a comment to the Department of Homeland Security about proposed new regulations to exclude immigrants from access to core health, nutrition, and housing assistance programs.
Faith Leaders Ask Congress to Support the Philippine Human Rights Act
This critical legislation calls for the suspension of security assistance to the Philippines until human rights violations cease and perpetrators are held responsible.