Tag: Human rights
Philippine diocese demands government action on ancestral land rights
“As members of the Church, we reaffirm our mission ‘to defend the rights of the Indigenous people, guarding them against violators’”
Faith, Justice, and Social Transformation
The devotion to Jesus Nazarene symbolizes the resilience of Filipinos amidst widespread poverty and inequality.
Press under attack: Journalists face deadly risks in Gaza and beyond
CPJ has urged governments and authorities worldwide to respect press freedom and ensure the safety of journalists
Analysis: Pope’s peace diplomacy in era of multiple wars
“One of the biggest diplomatic challenges that Pope Francis has faced has been the Vatican’s dialogue with China"
Pope Francis: Christians have a duty to prevent, condemn child exploitation
Pope Francis lamented that there are “too many children forced to work” who are unable to smile, dream, or nurture their talents
Focus on common good, Seoul Archbishop tells South Korea’s political leaders
“Political leaders with faith should uphold the values of love and respect that people have turned away from"
Audit finds sexual abuse allegations in two Japanese dioceses in FY...
The audit report highlighted that "there were three allegations of sexual abuse in two dioceses between April 2022 and March 2023."
Indian Christian leaders demand action against Christmas violence
They called for “quick and impartial investigations” into the incidents, which reflect a troubling rise in hostility toward Christians
Hong Kong Cardinal challenges perspectives on ‘food dignity’
He acknowledged the social and cultural importance of banquets but stressed the ethical responsibility of honoring the dignity of food
Christian persecution in India soars: 745 incidents reported in 2024
This marks a nearly six-fold increase over the 127 incidents recorded in 2014 and underscores a worrying escalation in attacks
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