Tag: Human rights
Asia witnesses highest rate of Christian persecution in 2023
The number of countries categorized with an "extreme level" of persecution rose from 11 to 13 compared to the previous year's report
Philippine Churches call for dialogue amidst ‘fragmentation’
“We convey high hopes that barriers to peace in our country be resolved through dialogues and negotiations"
Church in Lebanon supports displaced amid escalating conflict
"The situation will continue to have dramatic consequences for the nation, already reeling from an unprecedented socio-economic crisis"
Injustice and poverty causes child sexual abuse
Poverty is caused by the irresponsible rich who do not share their wealth to help end poverty and lift up the poor.
Cardinal Pizzaballa urges global attention as Gaza’s Christians face unprecedented hardships
Patriarch Pizzaballa, who maintains regular contact with Gaza's Catholic parish, provided a grim overview of the current situation
Church, rights groups amplify calls for inclusive national unity dialogue in...
The Catholic and human rights groups raised additional concerns about the selection process for ONUR board members
Pope Francis expresses concerns over escalation in war
He expressed deep concern about the arms trade behind these conflicts and shared his fear of the military escalation occurring globally
Man jailed for three months for wearing ‘seditious’ shirt with protest...
In the city’s first national security trial, the courts determined that the phrase could incite others to commit secession
Pope Francis: ‘War itself is a crime against humanity’
Pope Francis underlined that being a disciple of Jesus requires three things: “to seek Jesus, to remain with Jesus, and to proclaim Jesus.”
Vietnamese believed among migrants found in container at Irish port
The embassy said it has been coordinating with Irish authorities to verify the identities of the stowaways and assist with citizen protection
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