World Needs U.S. to Join COVAX Campaign
Questions around how COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed, to whom they will become available, and at what cost, pose challenging human rights concerns.
Christmas Retreat on Gospel Nonviolence
On Dec. 18, more than 500 people from around the world, including members of the Vatican COVID-19 Commission, joined a 3-hour retreat on nonviolence hosted by Pax Christi International. Participants were asked to read the following reflection prior to the start of the retreat.
New Book: ‘Advancing Nonviolence’
New book highlights women leaders who advance the practice of nonviolence by pursuing open and sincere dialogue.
Bangladesh: Seeking Justice for Factory Fire
Eight years after 112 died in a fire at a garment factory, survivors stage protest calling for help from the prime minister. UCANews published this article, excerpted here, on November 25, 2020.
Hurricanes Devastate Central America
Two devastating hurricanes hit Central America in November, leaving widespread destruction for local communities already struggling from the fallout of the pandemic.
Border Agencies Prepare for Change
Immigrant social service agencies on the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for rapid changes in the months ahead.
Pope Francis On Universal Basic Income
Guaranteed monthly income is seen as a way to stabilize society in an era of turbulent shocks and change.
Opposing Armed Drone Strikes in Kenya
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns opposes the U.S. military launching armed drone strikes in volatile northern Kenya.
Zimbabwe: A Way Forward with Fratelli Tutti
Dr. David Kaulem, Dean of the School of Education and Leadership at Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe, offers Pope Francis’ concept of political charity described in Fratelli Tutti as a way to break the cycle of polarization and economic despair.
The Roots of Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict
Maryknoll Fr. Frank Breen provides background on the deadly fighting that has gripped the northern part of Ethiopia since November 2020.
How To Avert a COVID-19 Global Debt Crisis
Wider, deeper debt relief and the issuance of Special Drawing Rights are needed to address the global economic crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faith Leaders Call on Congress to Certify Election Results
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns signed a public letter calling for Congress to fulfill its legal duty to confirm the U.S. presidential election results on January 6, 2021.