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New commission will give 'critical attention' to human rights, experts say
International human rights experts have praised the creation of a State Department advisory body on human rights, calling it a... Read more
Forced abortion decision overturned on appeal, according to reports
Thousands of people have signed a petition urging U.K. Health and Social Care Secretary Matthew Hancock to stop a forced... Read more
UK court orders forced abortion for disabled woman
A British judge has authorized doctors to perform an abortion on a pregnant Catholic woman with developmental disabilities and a... Read more
Pro-life laws are ‘extremist hate,’ UN official says
Efforts to restrict abortion in the U.S. have drawn strong denunciations from a senior United Nations official, who called recent pro-life... Read more
A bloody secret still haunts the diamond industry
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a dark figure in your room. He presses a... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Remember transcendent dimension of human persons
Upholding the dignity of the human person, and the rule of law, are essential for good politics, Pope Francis said... Read more
Holy See dissatisfied Poland climate summit downplayed human rights
In a statement Wednesday, the Holy See said the rules for implementing the Paris Agreement, established during the recent UN... Read more
Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities
“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more
Trump defends relationship with Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder
Citing low oil prices, U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will continue to support Saudi Arabia after the... Read more
Congressional bill aims for human rights for China’s Uyghurs
Legislation could help advance religious freedom and human rights in China’s far western province of Xinjiang, say U.S. lawmakers concerned... Read more
Human rights advocates: UN must address Chinese internment camps
Human rights advocates are calling on the United Nations to address reports of Chinese internment camps holding 1 million Muslim... Read more
In wealthy San Francisco, treatment of homeless draws UN condemnation
As San Francisco prepares to consider a ballot measure to boost taxes for services to aid the homeless, a U.N.... Read more
U.S. will remain committed to protecting the unborn at the U.N., Haley says
As negotiations begin on the annual United Nations humanitarian assistance omnibus resolution, the United States will remain committed to protecting... Read more
Pro-life leaders oppose broad expansion of abortion in Australian state
A parliamentary committee reportedly supported a proposal Oct. 5 to significantly expand abortion in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. Read more
Analysis: Benedict XVI’s unpublished letter- God is key to understanding human rights
The Ratiznger Schuelerkreis, a circle of former students of Joseph Ratzinger who meet annually, will gather this year to discuss... Read more
Religious freedom efforts in the spotlight as North Korean prisoners freed
The release of three American prisoners from North Korea was hailed as an important first step in addressing abuses within... Read more
Balancing human rights with peacebuilding efforts in North Korea
The potential release of three American prisoners from North Korea’s labor camps – reported to be “imminent” – would be... Read more
Our elders are lonely – do we care?
It was August in Rome, the dog days of summer, and most people had left the Eternal City for the... Read more
Texas bishop: Don't deport mother of young cancer patient
Deportation to Mexico of the mother of a cancer-stricken girl would be cruelty, the Bishop of El Paso has said. Read more
Charlie Gard was baptized, held St. Jude medal before death
Charlie Gard, an 11 month-old British infant who made headlines around the world over a fierce legal battle on parental... Read more
