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Pope dedicates December to praying for end to child soldiers
In his latest prayer video, which highlights his prayer intention for the month of December, Pope Francis focused on putting... Read more
Do you buy shrimp? You might want to know about this
When we purchase bananas at the grocery store or eat at a seafood restaurant, we might not think twice about... Read more
To stop human trafficking, look at root causes, survivor says
Helping the victims of human trafficking is not enough – we must go to the root to solve the problem,... Read more
Georgetown announces steps to make amends for 1838 slave sale
Nearly 200 years after hosting a slave sale on campus in order to pay off school debt, Georgetown University has... Read more
'Forced to endure hell' – A severe new report on human trafficking
The U.S. government released its annual human trafficking report Thursday, drawing praise but also some criticism for allegedly giving some... Read more
Catholic groups say this US bill could fight modern day slave labor
A proposed federal bill to combat human trafficking and forced labor in the corporate supply chain is an opportunity for... Read more
Sunday will be the first International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
The Vatican has organized the first-ever international day of prayer and reflection against human trafficking, in hopes that the world... Read more
Change of heart toward money called crucial in trafficking fight
At a Vatican conference held Tuesday to mark the World Day against Trafficking, a U.S. diplomat emphasized that the scourge... Read more
Nigerian doctor laments growing plague of human trafficking
Human trafficking is a major scourge to women and children that needs greater international attention, the head of a Catholic... Read more
China, Russia faulted for not protecting trafficking victims
A State department official has testified before Congress explaining that China, Russia and Uzbekistan have not made adequate progress in... Read more
