For economic policies and systems to promote an end to human trafficking, they must care about people, their dignity and working conditions, and they must be regulated in ways that promote social justice, not special ...
Organizers of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking are hosting a cross-continental "prayer marathon" Feb. 8 to pray for an economy free of exploited, trafficked persons.
Because of the global pandemic, the ...
Abuses and violence against women are "acts of cowardice and a degradation of all humanity," Pope Francis said.
"We must not look the other way. Let us pray for women who are victims of violence, that ...
After a military coup and the detention of top government leaders in Myanmar, the auxiliary bishop of Yangon, the nation's largest city and former capital, called for prayers, caution and stocking up on provisions for ...
Pope Francis praised Catholic News Service for its work in supporting the church's mission of proclaiming the Gospel and in making the truth known, particularly in an era of misinformation.
"We need media that can help ...
Pope Francis met with David M. Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
Headquartered in Rome, the WFP is the world's largest humanitarian organization ...
Unable to preside over Mass on the Sunday of the Word of God because of a recurring bout of sciatica, Pope Francis' homily was read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, head of the Pontifical Council for ...
Pope Francis encouraged people to put themselves in the shoes of victims of human trafficking.
Once a person learns about these victims' experiences, "it will be impossible to remain indifferent when we hear talk about boats ...
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of eight men and women, including the pro-life French geneticist, Jerome Lejeune, and English Sister Elizabeth Prout, founder of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.
The pope signed the ...
Unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division, Pope Francis said.
The devil "fosters division everywhere and in every way" by tempting people "with the weaknesses of our brothers and sisters. He ...