Climate action: Proposal by U.S. conservatives
A group of conservative leaders recently shared a plan to decrease carbon emissions that could change the political possibilities for climate action.
Myanmar: Heal, not wound
Maryknoll Sister Mary Grenough, who recently returned to New York after many years on mission in Myanmar, wrote about Cardinal Bo's appeal and actions to promote an end to state-sponsored violence in Myanmar.
Philippines: Bishops denounce extrajudicial killings
In a new pastoral statement, the Catholic Bishops of the Philippines have unequivocally denounced President Duterte’s war on drugs for creating a “reign of terror” among the poor.
Help offered to families of victims of Philippine killings
Faith-based groups conduct trauma debriefing sessions to those left bereaved in drug war.
Africa Union and the International Criminal Court
On January 31 several news organizations reported the African Union (AU) had agreed to a strategy of mass withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Latin America: Brazil-based scandal spreads
On February 16, attorneys general from 15 countries met in the capital of Brazil to exchange information related to the Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht and its involvement in corruption scandals in their countries.
Peru: Oil companies harm indigenous communities
Barbara Fraser, a returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner, writes from Peru about the misery and death caused by oil companies on indigenous communities.
Honduras: “Deadliest place to defend the planet”
Global Witness, an international NGO based in London and Washington, D.C., released a damning report on killings and attacks against indigenous and environmental human rights defenders in Honduras.
Resources from March-April 2017 NewsNotes
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns' 2017 Lenten Reflection Guide, advocacy for immigrants and refugees, Ecumenical Advocacy Days, and much more.
Nonviolence: Action on World Day of Peace Message
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns co-organized an event on “Nonviolence as a Style of Politics for Peace” at the UN in New York with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See and the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, a project of Pax Christi International.
Palm Sunday and Gospel Nonviolence
Proclaiming the Good News
Fifth Sunday of Lent and Gospel Nonviolence
We rise in love with peace.