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Religious freedom essential for global human rights, panel says
Experts at a recent panel talk in Washington, D.C., suggested that while religious freedom has become a respectable component of... Read more
Women's rights activist among 'Top 10' of Vatican magazine
Reggie Littlejohn, known for her work opposing forced abortion and gendercide in China, has been named as one of “Inside... Read more
Ukraine protests seek to defend human rights, bishop reflects
A leading Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop has denounced the “brutality” of government crackdowns on protests in the Ukraine, while urging... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Reports of a more lax one-child policy in China 'misleading'
Recent news that the Chinese government is easing its one child policy is “very misleading” because they do not address... Read more
Chinese pro-life activist awarded human rights fellowships
Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has announced a new three-year partnership with the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
One-child policy still a massive threat to women, expert warns
In wake of the 33rd anniversary of China's one-child policy, a women's rights activist has raised concern about those who... Read more
Spanish government criticized for silence on Asia Bibi
The Spanish civil liberties website MasLibres is criticizing the Spanish government for failing to advocate on behalf of Asia Bibi,... Read more
Vietnam president's visit shines spotlight on human rights
As the leaders of the United States and Vietnam prepare to meet, one federal lawmaker is calling for stronger efforts... Read more
Be not afraid of immigrants, Archbishop Gomez encourages
In a new book marking Independence Day, the archbishop of Los Angeles addresses immigration reform in the context of the... Read more
Facing risk of death, Syrian priests remain faithful
As civil war rages in Syria, priests are choosing to stay with their people and continue pastoring them, even as... Read more
LA archbishop says immigration tests America's identity
The American Dream is at stake in the debate over immigration reform, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles told a... Read more
Zambian bishops encourage 'people-driven' constitution
The Catholic bishops of Zambia have urged locals to be vigilant in calling for a new, “people-driven” constitution to help... Read more
Britain urged to investigate murder of Irish human rights champion
Witnesses and congressmen at a U.S. hearing renewed a call to the British government to launch a public inquiry into... Read more
Bangladesh tragedy sparks call for retail accountability
After the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed at least 1,127 workers, demands for better oversight from... Read more
Critics say Calif. infertility bill violates children's rights
A California bill ensuring that health care coverage for infertility treatments would be provided to same-sex couples is a violation... Read more
Murdered Guatemalan bishop remembered for peace efforts
During a Mass to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi’s death, Archbishop Oscar Julio Vian of Guatemala... Read more
Human rights include religious freedom, commission says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to focus on religious liberty as... Read more
Blind activist appeals to US over China's human rights abuses
Blind Chinese human rights activist and lawyer Chen Guangcheng criticized China for its human rights abuses and asked that the... Read more
Anglican archbishop lands massive prize for peace efforts
South African apartheid fighter Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize in recognition of the Anglican churchman's... Read more
