Tag: Human rights
Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to...
Pope Francis has long been a vocal opponent of abortion, calling it “murder” and saying that it is equivalent to “hiring a hitman.”
Pro-environment groups in Manila oppose proposed wind farm within conservation area
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area situated in the southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometers east of Manila
Vatican voices concern over autonomous weapons
Archbishop Balestrero argued that autonomous weapons lack moral agency and thus cannot be considered morally responsible entities
Burkina Faso prelate urges peace and unity in response to terrorist...
The Bishop stressed the importance of responding to violence with peace, faith, and hope, aligning with Christian values
Philippine groups renew call to scrap 1995 mining law
The groups urged the passage of the People’s Mining Bill that will regulate the industry and “ensure accountability"
‘Program Pintu Depan’: Empowering youth in Indonesia’s remote regions
The "Program Pintu Depan" aims for young indigenous people to return to their native villages to contribute to their development
Church leaders in Jerusalem speak out on Gaza attack, seek ceasefire
The Church leaders expressed hope for "an end to violence and the beginning of diplomatic discussions leading to peace."
Top insurance firms urged to stop supporting fossil fuels
Some 20 companies provide most of the insurance for the fossil fuel industry, earning about $21.25 billion in 2022
‘Ethical finance’ highlighted at global banking summit
Half the funds governments spent on armed forces and weapons last year could have provided basic healthcare globally
Vatican official calls for action on global religious freedom violations
Referencing data from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Balestrero pointed to the increasing oppression of believers
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