Asia: Oil Crisis Driving Millions into Poverty
A quarter of the world’s crude passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but for Asia, that figure is more than 80 percent according to this article published by UCA News on June 23, 2026.
Israel-Palestine: The Grim Reality of Occupation
A coalition of 22 human rights organizations has released its latest report on the state of the occupation.
Israel Targeted Palestinian Children: UN Report
On June 23, a UN Commission released a report finding that Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in the Gaza Strip and war crimes in the West Bank.
Palestinian Christians Release Kairos II
Kairos Palestine launches its second document, condemning apartheid, settler colonialism, and ethnic cleansing.
UN Says Israel Has ‘De Facto State Policy’ of Torture
The UN Committee Against Torture highlights allegations, including dog attacks and sexual violence, by Israeli military personal, raising concern about war crimes.
Joint Statement on UNRWA’s Role in Gaza
Maryknoll joined 103 other organizations to call on Sec. Marco Rubio to support those suffering in Gaza and include UNRWA in Gaza’s recovery efforts.
Gaza: U.S. Christian Groups Oppose Israeli Military Plan
Twenty member organizations of Churches for Middle East Peace released the following joint statement on Aug. 26 calling for Israel to halt its planned military offensive in Gaza City.
Gaza: Orthodox Rabbis Call on Israel to Address Hunger
Eighty Orthodox rabbis signed the following open letter on August 20, 2025, demanding “moral clarity, responsibility, and a Jewish Orthodox response” to what they called a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Gaza: Greek and Latin Patriarchs Speak Against War
In reaction to the Israeli government’s announcement of a plan to take control of Gaza, the Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem issued the following joint statement on Aug. 26 calling for an end to the war.
Human Rights Award for Activists in Gaza and Guatemala
The 2024 Letelier-Moffit Human Rights Awards were given to Rabbis for Ceasefire and the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), and the Concejo de Autoridades de 48 Cantones de Totonicapán of Guatemala; and a slain former awardee was honored. The following article was published in the November-December 2024 issue of NewsNotes. The Institute for Policy…
Charges Dropped Against Christians for Ceasefire Members
Art Laffin offers the following reflection on the experience on March 21 of being arrested alongside twelve other members of Christians for Ceasefire while wearing pictures of the destruction in Gaza and singing hymns of peace in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office building. The following article was published in the November-December 2024 issue…
Maryknoll Joins Letter Calling on G7 Leaders to Prioritize Civil Society Peacebuilding
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a letter organized by Alliance for Middle East Peace with 160+ other peacebuilding organizations and His Holiness Pope Francis calling on G7 leaders to prioritize civil society peacebuilding at the G7 Summit.
Maryknoll OGC Director Returns from Visit to the Holy Land, Calls for Comprehensive Ceasefire
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined faith groups in four day visit to the Holy Land, held meetings with leaders on the topic of the ongoing Israel Hamas conflict. The trip was coordinated by Churches for Middle East Peace.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Letter to Secretary Blinken and Secretary Raimondo
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo calling for a suspension of all firearms exports to Israel and implement firearms exports controls that keep U.S. manufactured guns out of the hands of human rights abusers.
Maryknoll OGC Joins Catholic Groups in Calling on President Biden for Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and 38 other Catholic groups signed a letter to fellow Catholic President Biden on the war in Israel Palestine asking for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and release of hostages.
Maryknoll OGC Joins 60 NGOs in Calling on Congress for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 60 faith and civil society groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.
Maryknoll OGC Signs Letter to Congress Calling for De-escalation in Israel Palestine
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns was among the 27 faith groups that signed a letter to Congress requesting their help de-escalate the violence and stop further loss of life.
The Plight of Christians and Palestinian Children in the Holy Land
Extremism has led to the most violent year in the Holy Land since 2005.
