Human trafficking
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Major FBI bust highlights problem of human trafficking
The arrest of nearly 300 suspected pimps and rescue of 168 children in a national bust of child sex trafficking... Read more
Anti-human trafficking effort launched ahead of World Cup
The U.S. embassy to the Holy See has partnered with women religious in a new anti-human trafficking campaign being launched... Read more
Pope is bringing human trafficking into public eye, ambassador says
Pope Francis is contributing to the fight against human trafficking by making the matter a frequent point of public discourse,... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
NY sex trafficking ring busted days before Super Bowl
Members of a sex trafficking and drug ring centered in New York City were arrested after the group advertised “party... Read more
Super Bowl prompts efforts to battle human sex trafficking
As the 2014 Super Bowl approaches, officials from government and private agencies gathered in Washington, D.C., to testify about prevention... Read more
Conference leaders hone in on immigration, human trafficking issues
During a recent gathering, instructors of U.S. Catholic Conferences came together in Rome to discuss the most pressing issues they... Read more
Vatican study group examines human trafficking issues
Experts from around the world gathered at the Vatican this weekend to investigate and discuss the growing practice of “modern... Read more
Victims of sex trafficking need Church community, group says
Although largely unrecognized, sex trafficking in the U.S. is a serious problem, and its victims needs the loving support that... Read more
Hotel chain ends porn channels over human trafficking link
Citing connections to human trafficking, a major Scandinavian hotel chain has announced that it is eliminating pornography channels from its... Read more
Pope calls for anti-human trafficking meeting at Vatican
At Pope Francis' request, Vatican experts will gather this upcoming November with the aim of better tackling the growing scourge... Read more
Massive sex trafficking bust applauded by US lawmaker
A major U.S. law enforcement operation, which saved over 100 minors from prostitution rings and arrested over 150, drew praise... Read more
Lawmaker calls for concrete action to fight modern slave trade
A U.S. congressman urged the international community to train transportation employees to identify and fight human trafficking situations, as well... Read more
Congressman calls attention to human trafficking in US
In a recent Virginia forum, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) highlighted the largely unknown problem of human trafficking within the... Read more
In new film, pastor issues 'war cry' against human trafficking
A Christian pastor hopes a new film focused on modern day slavery will act as a catalyst for action to... Read more
Gender language blocks bishops from supporting domestic violence bill
Leading U.S. bishops explained that despite a commitment to fight domestic violence, they could not endorse a prominent federal bill... Read more
Priest says modern slave trade rooted in abortion, contraception
Unprecedented rates of human trafficking can be traced to the rise of abortion, contraception and pornography in modern culture, says... Read more
Dutch leaders urged to investigate child trafficking case
Witnesses at an Oct. 4 Helsinki Commission briefing called for increased pressure on the Dutch government to look into numerous... Read more
Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking
New efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a... Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
