Doctors Condemn Kidnapping of Nigerian Catholic Medical Students
A group of Catholic medical students was kidnapped for ransom in Nigeria, in latest attack against Christians in the West African nation.
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Tag: Africa
Joy of the Gospel: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll Father reflects on truly proclaiming the joy of the Gospel in this week’s reflection on the Scripture readings.
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Cardinal: Without Church, ‘No Life, No Hope and No Future’ for Many Africans
President Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, the Congo, marks the anniversary of the united bishops conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
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In Nigeria, Persecution Surges while Faith Increases
Nigerian Mass attendance is one of the highest in the world in a country where thousands of Christians have been targeted and killed in recent years.
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Community Mourns Missionary who Defended Indigenous in Venezuela
As Consolata Father Josiah K’Okal is remembered for his legacy of service to the Warao people, human rights groups demand an investigation into his death.
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Loss, Damage Funds for Africa Are Urgent
Advocates call for an immediate start of the Loss and Damage Fund to assist poor countries in mitigating the damage of climate change.
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Climate Action: Loss and Damage
Thomas Gould writes on how Climate change can be costly and often leaves damage affecting those who contribute the least to causing it.
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For Those Who Are ‘the Least’: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest reflects on the acts of compassion for those considered “the least” in this week’s Scripture reflection.
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As Floods Hit East Africa, Catholics Hope for COP28 Results
Climate change causes flooding in East Africa, where Catholics and Church leaders look to the upcoming COP28 meetings for concrete solutions.
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Remembering Bishop Paride Taban of Torit, South Sudan
Returned Maryknoll Lay Missioner Susan Nagele remembers Bishop Paride Taban of Torit, South Sudan, as a wise and compassionate Church leader with a vision for peace in a war-torn country.
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Congo’s 20-year U.N. Peacekeeping Mission Shows Little Result
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of Kisangani says that over two decades of peacekeeping have not brought the desired result of peace to the Congo.
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Despair Mounts amid Flooding in Libya
As the death toll rises, due to massive flooding in Libya, Church and world leaders express sorrow and organize humanitarian aid.
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