Many errors have been made in the history of evangelization by seeking to impose a single cultural model, Pope Francis says.
Maryknoll Magazine Spring 2025
In our Spring 2025 issue, we visit the jungles of Guatemala, where Maryknoll priests have built a dozen chapels, and Hong Kong, where a school founded by the Maryknoll Sisters celebrates its centenary. Of note, too, in this issue is our tribute to the late Father Gustavo Gutiérrez, an Orbis Books author who is considered the father of liberation theology.
This Lenten season, join us in prayer with Maryknoll missioners who live and work in a spirit of hope.
FEATURED STORIES
Focused on Maryknoll missioners around the world working in solidarity among the poor and marginalized. Articles include issues of importance to people the missioners serve and to the Catholic Church.
NEWS
Latest news from mission sites and countries around the world.
Missionary Nun Held Captive Nearly Five Years in Mali Meets Pope
Kidnapped Franciscan Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez, held in Mali since early 2017 by group linked to al-Qaida, says she was not mistreated.
A New Book Explores Pope Francis’ Social Teaching
Expanding Catholic social teaching under Pope Francis challenges the idea that Church teaching never changes.
Jesus Sets People Free, Pope Says at Audience
Pope Francis speaks of St. Paul’s struggle to convince people of their freedom in Christ and of the need to resist becoming slaves of the law.
Fixing Immigration Is Necessary to Spur U.S. Economy, Advocates Say
The shortage of workers, services and supplies could be alleviated with the labor that immigrants can provide, panelist say.
October is Month to Focus on Living as Missionaries Every Day, Pope Says
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October is “that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization.”
In Christ, Great Sinners Can Become Great Saints, Pope Says
Justification does not come from fulfilling all the commandments but comes as God’s merciful forgiveness, pope says at weekly audience.
Synodal Process Looks to Hear From Voices on Church’s Margins
Pope Francis is launching a worldwide synodal process to foster communion, participation and mission for all in the Church.
Migrants, Advocates Gather at Border, Call on Biden to Save Asylum
Supporters, asylum seekers gathered on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in support of the families fleeing violence in Latin America.
Central Europe Trip Was About Honoring Roots, Moving Forward, Pope Says
Don’t take refuge in the roots, but get nourishment there and move forward, Pope Francis says at his weekly general audience.
Biden Administration Reopens, Expands Immigration Program for Minors
The Biden administration reinitiates program to reunite some immigrant parents in the U.S. with their minor children left in Central America.
Pope: Bishops Must Handle Communion Debate as Shepherds, Not with Censures
During his return flight from Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 15, the pope said that while there is no question that “abortion is homicide,” bishops must look take a pastoral approach rather than wade into the political sphere.
Pope Reminds Roma Community, Young People That Church Is Their Home
Pope Francis tells members of Slovakia’s Roma community that the Church is their home and nobody ought to ever keep them away from the it.
Happy to Be Here with You
Maryknoll Father William Donnelly, who served in Guatemala, recalls love of mission, even in the worst of times.
PHOTO MEDITATION
Spirituality
Partners in Mission
MISSIONER TALES
Vignettes from the lands of mission, told by Maryknoll missioners and volunteers. These popular little stories are sometimes funny, often moving and generally inspiring encounters with people on the margins.
Tales from Tanzania & Guatemala
Missioner Tales March & April 2015 In Tanzania, where I serve as a Maryknoll lay missioner, it is not uncommon in the rainy season for a storm to occur during the night. In the morning fallen trees in the neighborhood are soon put to good use. First, the youngest...
ORBIS BOOKS SPOTLIGHT
World Watch
Readers’ Responses
CENTERSPREAD
