Human trafficking
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Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries in Thailand to entrap victims
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day marks anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Africa
The campaign, which begins on Feb. 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, is designated for prayer and awareness... Read more
U.S. bishops: Human trafficking is ‘rejection of the God-given dignity of every human being’
“If we close our eyes and ears, if we become complacent, we will be held to account at the Last... Read more
Pope Francis: Keep the hope that it is possible to eradicate human trafficking
In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions... Read more
Bishop urges faithful to fight ‘scourge of human trafficking’ in Pennsylvania
In a Dec. 29 pastoral letter Bishop Timothy Senior said he was “shocked and appalled” to learn about the extent... Read more
Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
Last month, BBC One Scotland aired “Disclosure: Slavery at Sea,” which accuses the Scottish fishing company TN Trawlers of modern-day... Read more
Pope Francis lambasts the scourge of human trafficking
Pope Francis today urged the abolition of human trafficking, “one of the most terrible scourges of our time” that disrespects... Read more
Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human... Read more
CPAC speakers stress the role of faith in healing from sex trafficking
A shelter for victims of sex trafficking tells women: “You’re the apple of God’s eye, he only made one of... Read more
Religious sisters urge passage of aid bill to ‘break link’ between trafficking, migration
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is on the docket for the House of Representatives this... Read more
The drama of human trafficking in the world: 50 million are enslaved
Any day of the year more than 50 million people are enslaved in the world according to the latest estimate... Read more
U.S. bishops urge passage of anti-human trafficking bill in Congress
The bishops called on lawmakers to support the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is never too late to take action’ against human trafficking
The pope established the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking 10 years ago to coincide with the... Read more
Survivor of human trafficking St. Josephine Bakhita discovered God’s infinite love
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, we honor the Sudanese-Italian saint Josephine Bakhita. Read more
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a letter to Senate leaders in which they expressed “serious concerns” about the... Read more
Today begins week of reflection prior to the International Day of Prayer against Trafficking
The day will be held on Feb. 8, the feast of St. Bakhita, a symbol in the Church of the... Read more
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ screening on Capitol Hill sparks call to track missing children in U.S.
Members of Congress recently viewed the popular anti-trafficking film, after which producer Eduardo Verástegui proposed draft legislation. Read more
