Exploitation

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St. Josemaria Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei

Opus Dei in Argentina responds to accusations of exploiting women

Aug 3, 2022

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The BBC published an article Aug. 2 reporting that 43 women from Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia made a complaint against... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says

May 19, 2016

During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more

Woman in the Soho red light district in London, April 6, 2014.

Who can help end women's sexual exploitation? Christian men

Oct 29, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Men – particularly men within the Christian church – have a crucial role in changing cultural attitudes surrounding the sexual... Read more

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Catholic actor David Henrie and his wife, Maria, with children during their mission trip to Guatemala with Cross Catholic Outreach.

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Pope Francis addresses cardinals and senior Vatican officials during his annual Christmas speech to the Roman Curia, Dec. 21, 2024.

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Bishop Gerhard Feige of Magdeburg in Germany.

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The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Exiled Bishop Rolando Álvarez speaks at a Mass in Seville, Spain, on Dec. 19, 2024.

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Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.

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