The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an opportunity for young and old alike to be “angels,” who care, console and caress, Pope Francis says.
Maryknoll Magazine Winter 2025
In this Winter issue, Maryknoll missioners reflect Pope Francis’ call to Christians to “abound in hope” by caring for people with HIV/AIDS in Kenya; visiting young prison inmates in El Salvador; and welcoming migrants, exiles and refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border. In Bolivia and Zimbabwe, Maryknoll projects bring together young people and elders in examples of what the Holy Father calls a “covenant between generations.” As we begin the Jubilee Year, read about how Maryknoll priests, sisters, brothers and lay people serve as Pilgrims of Hope across the world.
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.
Fund Envisioned to Encourage Christians to Remain in Beleaguered Lebanon
Christian advocates in Lebanon are urging that a special fund be established to reverse the hemorrhaging of Christians from their crisis-stricken nation.
Two Texas Bishops Say Closing Child Care Facilities Would Violate Religious Freedom
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order would close Catholic Charities facilities that care for foster and migrant children, bishops say.
Advocates Say Congress Must Act After Ruling Against DACA
Time for Congress to act federal after court ruling bars the government from approving new DACA applications, advocates for Dreamers say.
Cuba Will Not Be the Same After July 11 Protests, Catholic Media Specialist Says
New generations in Cuba seeing firsthand state repression and violence not witnessed in their lifetimes, Catholic media specialist says.
From Child Soldier to Catholic Priest: South Sudanese Cleric Who Lives to ‘Give Hope’
A new priest hopes to use his experience as a forced child soldier in Africa to help others in his homeland of South Sudan.
Coalition Launches Campaign to Prepare Legal Resource for Migrants
Immigrant advocates, including Catholic organizations, launched a campaign July 13 to provide legal aid those who may need it, in case Congress, under the Biden administration, approves some type of reform.
Pope Released from Hospital, Prays at Rome Basilica
Pope Francis leaves the hospital and thanks the Virgin Mary for the success of his surgery, while offering prayer for all the sick.
Christian Group Calls for Free Election Amid Rare Protests in Cuba
Christian group calls for free election after protests erupt in Cuba amid long food lines and medicine shortages as coronavirus deaths rise.
Decade After Independence, South Sudan ‘Is Bleeding Slowly,’ Archbishop Says
The world’s newest nation achieved its independence in July 2011, after decades of fighting.By...
Haiti in Turmoil Again
A Maryknoll lay missioner holds on to hope after the assassination of Haiti’s president, with the country under a “state of siege.”
Jesuit Imprisoned on ‘Terrorism Charges’ Dies in India
Jesuit who worked for the rights of oppressed indigenous people in India dies after being imprisoned on “terrorism charges.”
Honduran Jesuit: Conviction in Murder of Berta Cáceres Breaks ‘Tradition of Impunity’
Honduran executive Roberto David Castillo is convicted as co-collaborator in the 2016 murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres.
Vatican, Medical Associations Look at Ways to Promote Vaccines
Vatican and medical associations call on governments and pharmaceutical companies to make vaccines...
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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 Bangladesh, Kenya, El Salvador & Tanzania
Missioner Tales January & February 2015 During my 22 minute-walk from Medi Aid hospital to a school run by the Maryknoll Sisters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a short and energetic fellow stopped me on the street. He said his name was Bacchu and he wished to take my photo. He...
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