Tag: Human rights
Myanmar junta bombs Catholic displacement camp for third time, killing civilians...
Myanmar’s military bombed a Catholic IDP camp in Kayah for the third time, killing civilians and destroying shelters.
Vatican, Caritas: Global economic reforms needed to alleviate poor nations’ debt...
“No one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person, especially the most frail and vulnerable"
Sri Lankan Church affirms support for reform, demands end to impunity
“Sri Lanka is going through a period of profound political and democratic renewal,” the cardinal told Fides News Agency
Migrants’ son, missionary who became Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV, a missionary and migrants' son, champions Church reform, justice for victims, and solidarity with the poor.
Pope Leo XIV decries severe suffering in Gaza and Ukraine
“I strongly reiterate my appeal to stop the war and to support every initiative of dialogue and peace,” Pope Leo XIV said
Catholic Relief Services urges Israel to let its humanitarian aid teams...
“CRS’ priority is the well-being of innocent civilians in Gaza, especially the vulnerable who continue to suffer most"
Catholic priest describes ‘great trial’ in Myanmar amid conflict, disaster
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates, the local Church also finds encouragement in expressions of solidarity from the Holy See
Maronite prelates press for peace in Gaza, reform in Lebanon, recovery...
They emphasized that Lebanon "faces a unique opportunity on the path to security and reform that should be seized."
Pakistan passes landmark law banning child marriages in capital
Courts will be empowered to halt child marriages if alerted in time, and the law includes provisions to protect whistleblowers
Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza: ‘Allow aid to enter, end...
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), supported by the UN, is warning of an imminent famine
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