Concern over the Spread of Social Fragmentation and Need to Combat Poverty Respecting Social Inequalities
Human Rights and Justice
Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s Statement on Resignation of Marie Collins from Protection of Minors’ Commission
‘On behalf of the Members of the Commission, I have expressed to Marie Collins our most sincere thanks for the extraordinary contributions she has made as a founding member of the Commission’
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Be a Day of Prayer and Solidarity With Families of Immigrants
“As Christmas approaches and especially on this feast of Our Lady, we are reminded of how our savior Jesus Christ was not born in the comfort of his own home, but rather in an unfamiliar manger”
Marseilles Prelate Protests Legislation That Aims to Keep Abortion Information Off Internet
Govt accused of violating freedom of speech
‘Eritrea Hungers for God’
Charity director finally given access to the country; this is what he found
Report Warns of Global Rise of Religious ‘Hyper-Extremism’
Religious Fundamentalism—more lethal than ever before—is unleashing death, destruction, displacement and instability at unprecedented levels, according to a report out today. The Religious Freedom in the World 2016 report, produced by international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, warns of […]
3rd Meeting of ‘Popular Movements’ to Be Held in Rome
Initiative gathers grassroots organizations working for right to decent work, housing, land
Survivors of Trafficking Give Their Testimonies at Santa Marta Group Conference
“The truth is, slavery doesn’t just happen in far away countries. It happens in our cities, towns, and neighbourhoods”
Canadian Bishops Ask Govt to Re-establish Funding of UN Relief for Palestine Refugees
Note support for UNRWA’s work and ask for increase in contributions
Human Person Isn’t an Obstacle to Development, Holy See Tells UN
“Global solidarity means seeing others as more than mere neighbors, but as brothers and sisters”
European Court Protects Church’s Right to Require Religion Teachers Live Church Teaching
Court of Human Rights gives judgement on case of divorced, civilly remarried religion teacher
Bishops: Let’s Not Forget SE Asia in Talk of Refugee Crisis
US bishops’ official says trip to region was ‘eye-opening’
Bishops Urge US Govt to Protect Freedom of Those Who Reject Same-Sex ‘Marriage’
Voice support for First Amendment Defense Act (FADA)
Pope Presented With Brick Painted by Children of Pakistani Couple Burned Alive
Human rights activist calls on Europe to recognize plight of Pakistani minorities
Analysis•Human Rights and Justice
Report Card on Religious Freedom: Serious and Sustained Assault
A look at this year’s report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
Daniel Berrigan and Non-Violence
On the theory and practice of non-violent resistance, Cardinal George gave an answer that I had never heard before and frankly have never heard since …
Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression Have Delicate Interplay, Says Holy See at UN
“the enjoyment of the freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right that cannot be simply brushed aside, as if our societies have moved beyond any religious belief or sentiment”
Men, Women Religious Gather to Study Better Response to Migration
Call for stronger networks between congregations of home and recipient countries
EWTN Loses Court Battle, Waiting for Supreme Court Decision
Contraceptive mandate continues to threaten nun’s network
Human Rights and Justice•World Days
Holy Door in Lampedusa Symbolizes Hope for Better Life
Events This Weekend Highlight World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Asks for Help for Migrants Stranded in SE Asia
Crackdown in Thailand Means Thousands Are Abandoned at Sea
