South Korea: U.S. Nuclear Subs Enter Conflict
For the first time in 40 years, the United States will send nuclear submarines to the Korean Peninsula as part of a nuclear weapons deal with South Korea.
Philippines: Speak Up for Human Rights
President Joe Biden offers a warm welcome to the president of the Philippines, despite vast human rights violations throughout the country, and gets more military access in return.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sr Teresa Dagdag, MM, reflects on the Christian charity from the Acts of the Apostles
Webinar: Human Rights in the Philippines
Learn about findings of a recent faith delegation to Mindanao in the Philippines, an island with ongoing armed conflicts and U.S. military installations.
Tell Congress: Support Philippines Human Rights Act
It is urgent that the United States refuse to fund institutions responsible for human rights abuses in the Philippines.
Philippines: U.S. Military Bases are a Danger
The following excerpt is from an article written by Irish Columban missionary priest Fr. Shay Cullen, published on the Preda website on February 3, 2023.
Japan’s Shift in Defense Policy
Fr James J. Mylet, MM, describes the shift in military policy in Japan, where he lived for more than 40 years.
Maryknoll OGC Call for the U.S. to Recognize, Address Marshall Island Nuclear Testing Harm
The U.S. government clearly has an ongoing moral obligation to help address the adverse impacts of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.
Myanmar: ‘Wounded, Displaced’ Church
One year after facing criticism for a friendly meeting with junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon calls on Catholics to pray for the conflict-torn nation. The following article was first published by UCA News on December 9. 2022.
Afghan Refugees Need Our Support
More than 75,000 Afghans in the United States risk becoming undocumented if Congress does not take action.
Philippines: Take Action to Protect Human Rights
Members of Congress and human rights activists raised concerns leading up to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Julie Lawler in Cambodia reflects on the need to retreat and re-center on God’s call.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Sr. Helen Graham reflects on the warm welcome she received in the Philippines and the Biblical virtue and duty of hospitality.
Take Action for Human Rights in the Philippines
Take action for human rights accountability after the recent Philippine elections. In the months since the election of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his running mate, Sara Duterte, daughter of outgoing…
Virtual event: Racism and the Filipino Immigrant Experience
Join a webinar on Thursday, May 19, at 4pm ET, that will examine Filipino history and culture to help address violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Cambodia: Human Trafficking Cases Nearly Double
UCANews reported on April 8, 2022 that trafficking of surrogate mothers rose sharply despite travel restrictions imposed to curb spread of COVID-19.
Myanmar: Persecution of Christians ‘akin to Rohingya’
UCANews reported on April 26, 2022 that a new U.S. government report likens the situation of Christians in Myanmar to what the Rohingya have faced there since 2017.
Stop the Violence in Myanmar
U.S.-based faith groups are calling on Congress to pass a bill aimed at stopping the violence in Myanmar.