Tag: Human rights
Holy See urges global action to end child labor, protect children’s...
With one in ten children globally still trapped in exploitative situations, he said there is an urgent need for international action
Church calls for peace, reconciliation following India-Pakistan truce
“Now we hope that [the ceasefire] will hold and that we can create a just and lasting peace between the peoples.”
Rights group flags Pamela Ling Yueh case as possible enforced disappearance
“There were at least eight perpetrators. After stopping the car, three of them removed Pamela from the car and took her away"
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David: Standing up for children’s rights
The late Pope Francis strongly commended and supported him for his stand — something all Filipino Christians should be doing
Cardinals urged to elect pope rooted in justice, transparency, and protection
The Church's credibility and moral authority “depend on real accountability, transparency, and action rooted in justice”
Economic pressure becomes key weapon against press freedom in Asia-Pacific —...
Twenty countries in the region saw declines in their economic indicators, signaling worsening conditions for independent journalism
Vatican recognizes 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in 2019 bombings as...
The victims will be listed as part of the Jubilee Year celebrations, which will highlight Christian martyrs of the modern era
Minority Catholics in Kashmir lead calls for peace amid cross-border strife
With a population of about 13 million, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only Indian state with a Muslim majority
Four Hong Kong opposition figures freed after serving subversion sentences
The four had pleaded guilty to subversion charges and were sentenced in November to four years and two months in prison
Philippine faith leaders call for the continuation of Pope Francis’ peace...
The group highlighted Pope Francis’ strong condemnation of economic systems that deepen poverty and inequality
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