Tag: Human rights
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
Church-backed center in Indonesia aims to protect, empower migrant workers
The initiative is rooted in a humanitarian spirit and responds to the growing number of trafficking victims in Indonesia
Malaysia risks ‘deep humanitarian crisis’ by resuming Bangladeshi worker hiring, rights...
The group warned that the move risks exacerbating a “deep humanitarian crisis” driven by systemic exploitation
Millions denied Covid compensation amid alleged undercount, says Indian MP
The report showed about 2 million excess deaths in 2021, compared to the government’s official figure of 330,000 for that year
Pope Leo XIV: Church must reject hatred, protect creation, and embrace...
“Together, as one people, as brothers and sisters, let us walk towards God and love one another,” Said Pope Leo XIV
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