Tag: Human rights
Church keeps doors open in Bahrain as Gulf conflict escalates
Bishop Aldo Berardi says churches remain open in Bahrain as explosions, warning sirens signal escalating Gulf conflict
Asian stocks plunge as oil jumps on widening Middle East conflict
Oil prices surge after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, triggering Asian market losses and raising fears of higher energy costs
Bangkok Catholics join global prayer after Pope calls for disarmament
Catholic communities worldwide held prayer gatherings as Church leaders urged disarmament and peace amid rising tensions and fears of war
Rights into reality
True equality isn’t about forcing identical paths but about removing barriers so every woman and girl can build the future she envisions
Pope: Never underestimate violence against women, report it without fear
“We must eliminate this violence,” the Pope concludes, “and seek ways to shape our mindset. We must be people of peace who care for everyone.”
Salesians open shelters for families fleeing bombardment in Lebanon
Salesian centers in Lebanon shelter displaced families as renewed regional violence disrupts communities and deepens humanitarian needs
Caritas Philippines warns fossil fuel dependence deepens war, economic insecurity
Philippine Church social action arm says oil-driven conflicts deepen instability and economic hardship, calling for urgent renewable energy transition
Holy See: Christians are most persecuted religious community in world
The Holy See highlights the persecution that Christians face across the world and emphasizes that nations must ensure religious freedom
Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail without justice and...
Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail unless conflicts’ root causes are addressed and Global South voices shape decisions
Indian bishops mobilize prayer campaign for peace amid escalating Middle East...
Indian bishops urge Catholics to observe a week of prayer and fasting as violence escalates across the Middle East
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