In the News

2022

With floods and fires raging, Season of Creation invites Christians to listen to nature's cries by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Europe's bishops call for "conversion" in Season of Creation by Ellen Teague, The Tablet
President Biden's State of the Union by Carol Zimmerman, Catholic News Service
Resources for Lent 2022 by Ellen Teague, Independent Catholic News
Oceania Catholic groups unite to advocate at UN Oceans Conference by Jonathan Braden, Independent Catholic News
Texas: More than 50 people die in migrant truck tragedy by Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News
Faith-based groups: Abbott's apprehend migrants order could heighten xenophobic narrative by Steve Taylor and Dayna Reyes, Rio Grande Guardian

2021

Immigrants' rights organizations urge the Biden Administration to permanently end Remain in Mexico and Title 42 policies, ReliefWeb
More than 240 pro-migrant groups urge Biden to end Trump era border policies by Ted Hesson, Reuters
Senator Markey Files NDAA Amendment to Redirect Defense Dept. Funds to Address Climate Crisis
Discontent grows among Biden's immigration allies over migrant treatment, Catholic News Service
Letter encourages equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, Church of the Brethren Newsline
Joint inter-faith statement on the crisis in Myanmar, ReliefWeb
Group asks Biden administration to step up reunification of border families by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
House passes two immigration bills with citizenship provisions by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
Speaker: Pandemic shines light on inequities driving human trafficking, Catholic News Service
Virtual anti-trafficking conference includes testimonies, calls to action by Soli Salgado, Global Sisters Report
COVID-19 pandemic makes human trafficking worse, panel says by John Lavenburg, CRUX
Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bipartisan bill to restrict military-grade weapons from policy agencies, On Common Ground News
International Women's Day: Remembering Berta Caceres by Scott Wright, Independent Catholic News
NATO's Iraq mission to grow by Bryan Bender, Politico
Biden reestablishes White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter
45 organizations call for long-term clean energy and clean transportation tax platform, altenergymag.com
Biden Team to Review Trump Immigration Policies Priorities Prior to Reversal by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
Catholic bishops on the border have high hopes (and advice) for Joe Biden on immigration by J.D. Long-Garcia, America Magazine
Leading border bishops and activists to Biden: Follow Pope Francis on migration by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter
Biden signs flurry of executive orders, undoing Trumpe-era policies by Mark Pattinson, Catholic News Service
Reflection: To redeem the soul of America by Scott Wright, Independent Catholics News
2021 seen as a year to make up lost ground on climate change by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter

2020

Faith leaders rebuke Trump's rollback of major environmental law by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Catholic leaders call for families to be freed from US detention centres, Independent Catholic News
Catholic activists warn of new family separation policy by Nick Mayrand, CRUX
Columbans call for justice, end to violence, after murder of George Floyd, Independent Catholic News
During Laudato Si' Week, 24 Catholic entities divest from fossil fuels by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service
Catholic groups convey hopes, concerns about US-British trade talks by Nick Mayrand, CRUX
Trade agreement with US must be based on environmental and social aims by Ellen Teague, Independent Catholic News
US organizations react to global military spending report, Indepdent Catholic News
+60 Orgs to Congress: No More COVID-19 Money for the Pentagon by Win Without War, YubaNet
Catholic organizations urge communities to respond to U.S. census by Mark Pattison, CRUX
US administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy disastrous, say faith groups by Ellen Teague, Independent Catholic News
US faith groups condemn US aggression towards Iran, Independent Catholic News

2019

Catholics call Trump's move from Paris climate deal "unconscionable" by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Amazon fires receive muted reaction from U.S. hierarchy by Christopher White, CRUX
Married priests: Making a mountain out of a footnote by Wesley Cocozello, The Wahington Post
Catholic peace advocates commemorate Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries, CRUX
US Columbans respond to racism and violence in El Paso and Dayton, Independent Catholic News
Over 150 Rights Organization Oppose Anti-Asylum Bill, Human Rights Watch
Washington DC: Dozens arrested in #CatholicDayOfAction by Jo Siedlecka, Independent Catholic News
Bill designed to ensure humane and safe conditions and treatment for people in CBP custody, KRWG Public Media
Catholics to protest migrant detention centers, risk being arrested, KRIS 6 News
Catholics to risk arrest Thursday in protest of migrant detention centers by Kevin Christopher Robles, America Magazine
US Catholics to demonstrate against detention of migrant children, Indepdent Catholic News
Interfaith letter opposes lethal CIA drone strikes, Ekklesia
Update: Catholic bishops, groups oppose Trump's call for national emergency by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service

2018

In 2018, Catholics spearheaded efforts in response to climate change by Dennis Sadowski, CatholicPhilly.com
Catholic, other faith groups pledge solidarity all seeking asylum in US by Catholic News Service
Rollback of environmental regulations spur Catholic advocates to action by Catholic News Service
Season of Creation Resource: "A Journey Around the World" by Ellen Teague, Independent Catholic News
Catholic groups disagree with Trump EPA "Affordable Clean Energy" Rule by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Peace activists' prayer service marks Nagasaki, Hiroshima anniversary by Steve Larkin, Catholic News Service
Columban report on family separation at US/Mexico border, Independent Catholic News
Justice Action Bulletin: Seattle buses carry ads against nuclear weapons by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
Columbans adamantly oppose Administration's actions at US/Mexico border, Independent Catholic News
Justice Action Bulletin: Jesuit valentines; other Ash Wednesday actions for peace by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
During Capitol Hill prayer service, Catholics reflect on Lord's passion and Dreamers' suffering by Kelly Sankowski, Catholic Standard

2017

Justice Action Bulletin: Nativity scene highlights gun violence; Dream Act support by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
COP23, led by island nation Fiji, aims to buoy urgency for climate action by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Ministers mark anniversary of March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom by Julie Bourbon, National Catholic Reporter
Peacemakers urge US to empty its nuclear arsenal by Catholic News Service
Faith Groups Urge Universal Adoption of UN Nuclear Ban Treaty by Jamshed Baruah, Indepthnews.net
Irish Columban who rescues trafficked minors wins human rights award by Simone Orendain of Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter
Columban Fr Shay Cullen to Receive Prestigious Dutch Award by Sarah Mac Donald, CatholicIreland.Net
Father Shay Cullen to receive Martin Buber Award by UCA News
I Carried a Cross in Solidarity, Sorrow and Thankfulness by Gail DeGeorge, Global Sisters Report
Indigenous, Accompanied by Church, Fight for Rights in the Amazon Rainforest by Catholic News Service, Global Sisters Report
Catholic, indigenous ask Inter-American commission to protect land rights by Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Climate Petition to Trump Surpasses 15,000 Signatures by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
Reaction to Refugee Ban by Religious Ranges from Concern to Opposition by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
125 Catholic Leaders Sign Letter Supporting the Clean Power Plan Catholic Climate Covenant
Catholic Groups' Letter calls on President Trump to Uphold Dignity of Life by Kristen Whitney Daniels, National Catholic Reporter
'The Church is in a state of utter collapse': Irish Priests at Odds with Vatican Speak Out in TheJournal.ie
Australian Priest who was Held at Gunpoint in Juarez says the Murder Capital of Mexico is his First Love by Mark Bowling, The Catholic Leader
Catholics Oppose Trump Action on Border Wall, Sanctuary Communities by Dennis Sadowski, National Catholic Reporter
Faith Groups Urge Trump to Embrace Duty to Protect Environment by Dennis Sadowski, Crux
Interfaith Harmony: 'Tolerance is Foundation of Co-Existence' in the Express Tribune
Pope Names Boston Cardinal, Others to Vatican Congregations by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Catholics Question Pruitts Commitment to Environmental Protection by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Foreigners who Loved Korea] Father Na, Friend of the People of Seogwipo by Kook Sung-Ha, Korea Herald

2016

Fr. Shay Cullen calls out bishops for silence on Duterte's deadly war on drugs by Virgil Lopez, GMA News
Missionary criticizes Filipino bishops' quiet as drug war death toll rises by Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter
At COP22 and on Capitol Hill, faith groups step up climate efforts by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Season of Creation marks month of eco-contemplation for Christians by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Hiroshima survivor shares memories of atomic blast with peace activists by James Martone, National Catholic Reporter
Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings remembrance at White House by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: An Apology by Art Laffin, National Catholic Reporter
Laudato Si' extends concern to all creation by Fr. Sean McDonagh, SSC, National Catholic Reporter
Laudato Si' Week renews awareness ahead of encyclical anniversary by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Faith groups petition Congress to honor Green Climate Fund pledge by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Catholic coalition files amicus brief backing Clean Power Plan by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don't let this 'Laudato Si'' moment pass by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
Juarez still troubled, but has 'a lot of hope' by Soli Salgado, National Catholic Reporter

2015

A view from a fast: Activists seek climate action ahead of pope’s DC visit by Marie Venner, National Catholic Reporter
Philippine advocates plan to use 'Laudato Si'' to energize their work by Simone Orendain, National Catholic Reporter
Irish conference: Climate action requires 'new era of solidarity' by Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter
World weighs in on 'Laudato Si'' by NCR Staff, National Catholic Reporter
Pope Francis endorses climate action petition by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic