U.S. Border: Title 42 and MPP Remain
Two Trump-era policies severely restricting access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained or been recently reinstated, to the dismay of immigrant advocates.
Economy of Francesco Initiative Progresses
The Economy of Francesco, Pope Francis’ initiative for young people committed to reimaging a just economy, will convene a global virtual gathering on October 2.
Just Transition For Defense Industries
The Institute of Policy Studies’ National Priorities Project offers ways to transition the U.S. military away from environmental destruction and toward more sustainable jobs. This article by Shea Leibow is reprinted with permission.
UN Report: Hopeful Actions for a Code Red Climate
In August 2021, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report on the precarious status of Earth’s changing climate.
Resources July-August 2021
Find resources on immigration policy, efforts to combat child labor, the intersections of COVID-19 recovery and climate action, and much more.
Updates on Israel-Palestine – July/August 2021
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, as a member of Churches for Middle East Peace, joined 100 national organizations in sending the following letter, excerpted here, to President Biden on June 8, 2021, asking him to halt new weapons sales to Israel.
Sustainable Transportation for the 21st Century
Shifting toward sustainable transportation will be necessary for combating global climate change. Climate scientists have ideas for making it happen.
Myanmar: Pope Joins Pleas for Aid
UCANews reported on June 21 that Pope Francis echoes calls by Myanmar bishops to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary.
Transforming U.S. Cold War Mentality with China
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 65 other organizations in signing the following statement expressing opposition to a Cold War mentality that is increasingly driving U.S.-China policy.
G7 Summit: Recovery Progress Falls Short
At the G7 Summit in Cornwall, England, June 11-13, the leaders of the seven largest so-called advanced economies – France, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Germany – met for the first time in two years.
Impacts of COVID-19 in East Africa
The International Organization for Migration reports on the challenges faced by migrants and forcibly displaced populations in the East and Horn of Africa due to COVID-19. The following summary and link to the full report are available at ReliefWeb: https://bit.ly/2U0Nk1o
Child Labor and Girls’ Education in Tanzania
In honor of World Day Against Child Labor, Sr. Mary Vertucci, MM, describes her work at the Emusoi Centre in Tanzania as lifechanging for indigenous girls vulnerable to child marriage and exploitation.
Call for Bishops Across Americas to Protect Migrants
Catholic organizations ask leaders of bishops’ conferences in the Americas to work together to protect migrants as deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border triple.
Latin America: Dilemma for Solidarity Movement
Recent arrests of Nicaraguan opposition figures are the latest example of actions by left-leaning Latin American governments creating division and consternation among international faith groups and solidarity activists.
Focus on Root Causes of Migration in Guatemala
During her visit to Guatemala in early June, Vice President Kamala Harris made comments regarding migration to the southern U.S. border that sparked controversy.
Job Opening: Communications Manager
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World AIDS Day prayer vigil
Join the 24-hour vigil on December 1 to pray for those living with HIV and AIDS and for those whose lives were cut short due to HIV or AIDS.
Resources
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