Child trafficking
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Catholic Church raises alarm over disappearance of children in Mexico
The bishop of Cuernavaca, Mexico, has issued an alert to “take all necessary security measures” following reports of the disappearance... 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
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
Colombian bishop grateful ‘Sound of Freedom’ is exposing child trafficking in his country
Bishop Miguel González pointed out that the business of trafficking in minors “involves our country and demonstrates social and family... Read more
Tim Ballard, real hero of ‘Sound of Freedom’: I’ve spent more than 20 years in this fight
“This is the most powerful tool that I have seen in my life in the fight against child trafficking,” said... 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
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more
After bipartisan backlash, California legislators vote trafficking bill through committee
On Thursday evening the Public Safety Committee voted to pass the bill, with the measure receiving near-unanimous approval. Read more
Why does producer Eduardo Verástegui consider ‘Sound of Freedom’ success a miracle?
“Sound of Freedom” ranked first at the box office on its opening day in U.S. theaters on July 4. Read more
Bill to designate child trafficking a ‘serious felony’ stalls in California
Under state law, “serious” felonies may warrant life in prison or the death penalty. Read more
Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita sculpture shines light on reality of human trafficking
The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8. Read more
After 15 months, Missionary of Charity accused of child trafficking granted bail
A religious sister with the Missionaries of Charity has been released on bail 25 months after her arrest. She is... Read more
