Human trafficking
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Pope Francis: Human trafficking has created ‘an open wound on the body of Christ’
His remark came on the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking. 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
Pope Francis: Jesus wants to enter our emptiness
When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
Saint Josephine Bakhita sculpture to be displayed in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday
The sculpture will be in St. Peter's Square ahead of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith highlights bipartisan bill on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey is calling... Read more
Meet the Catholic nuns leading the fight against human trafficking
When a 26-year-old Nigerian girl was first forced out on the streets of Italy by her traffickers, she was told:... Read more
US parishes must better serve hidden migrant communities, bishops hear
Many parishes in the United States are unaware of the immigrant, refugee, and itinerant communities within their boundaries, the chair... Read more
Vatican diplomat: We must ensure that the internet promotes human dignity
Msgr. Janusz Urbańczyk said the internet must ‘not become a medium that fuels the violation of human rights.’ Read more
Patrick: The saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more
Human trafficking wounds the body of Christ, Catholic leaders tell conference
Every person has a role to play to fight human trafficking, Catholic advocates said at an online conference on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis asks people to pray for every victim of human trafficking
Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking. Read more
Pope Francis decries men who sustain ‘reprehensible’ trade in preface to trafficking victim’s biography
Pope Francis has written the preface to a biography of a human trafficking victim in which he decries the men who... Read more
Catholic leaders speak out on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Catholic leaders spoke out against human trafficking on Monday, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Read more
Congressman urges vigilance on anniversary of anti-trafficking law
Two decades after the enactment of a landmark anti-trafficking law, the threat has evolved during the current pandemic—and so too,... Read more
House passes bill to fight import of goods from Uyghur labor camps
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to ensure goods sold in the U.S. are not made with... Read more
Bishops call for prayers for victims on World Day Against Human Trafficking
The U.S. bishops have urged Catholics to pray for the victims of human trafficking Thursday, as the United Nations again... Read more
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more
Ireland highlighted in State Department human trafficking report
Ireland received its lowest rating ever by the U.S. State Department for its efforts to combat human trafficking, in the... Read more
Don’t forget trafficking victims amid pandemic, congressman cautions
While much of the world’s intelligence forces are focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, human trafficking victims are at risk... Read more
More than 207,000 sign petition to shutter porn website after trafficking violations
Underage pornography and trafficking videos have been found on the online pornography platform PornHub. Read more
