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British Catholic bishops highlight ‘grave violations’ of human dignity scarring modern world

April 10, 2024

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has welcomed the Vatican’s declaration on Human Dignity for highlighting an issue that lies at the heart of the mission of the Church and for highlighting the “grave violations” of human dignity that scar the modern world. The main novelty of the document – which is the fruit

Nigeria: Stories of modern-day slavery (and the under-funded fight to end it)

July 29, 2021

Every year, thousands of Europe-bound Nigerian youths illegally travel along often-dangerous migration routes through the Sahara desert and across the Mediterranean Sea, voyaging on hapless boats, most intent on reaching Italy where they hope to make a better living. Their hopes often crumble like a house of cards.

Morning Catholic must-reads: 12/02/18

February 12, 2018

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis: People need to recognise ways they tolerate human trafficking

February 10, 2018

The Holy Father met with delegates from more than 30 countries in a two-day summit to tackle human trafficking

More must be done to combat child trafficking, Vatican official says

April 05, 2017

Jesuit Father Michael Czerny has called for 'immediate and incisive action'

Pope blesses efforts to fight trafficking in Louisiana

January 20, 2017

A refuge is being constructed for young women rescued from traffickers in the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Vatican calls for efforts to end forced labour at sea

November 22, 2016

Cardinal Pietro Parolin recommended coordinated international efforts to end exploitation in the fishing industry

Apathy and greed prevent the end of human trafficking, says Pope

November 08, 2016

Pope Francis met with clergy and women religious who work with victims of human trafficking

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