Pope Leo XIV: Peace Begins With Dignity, Not Weapons
In a message for the Church’s Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, the Pope warns that conflict and inequality fuel exploitation.
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Filipino Bishop Warns Human Trafficking Remains ‘Significant Problem’ in Philippines
The bishop asked parishes to collaborate with diocesan programs that are working to combat human trafficking and to place an emphasis on education, the utilization of social media, and activities that are geared toward youth training.
Anti-Surrogacy Activists Denounce Exploitation of Poor Women, Human Trafficking
García pointed out the importance of banning surrogacy, a practice in which several Latin American countries have become the center of operations in recent years.
US Bishops: Human Trafficking Is ‘Rejection of the God-Given Dignity of Every Human Being’
The U.S. bishops’ conference drew attention to the global crisis in a statement for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
Tens of Thousands of Migrant Youth Unaccounted for, U.S. Government Fears Many Being Trafficked
The report also noted that there is not a sufficient system in place to respond to fears that a minor’s sponsor is not fit to assume custody of the child.
Priest Wages War on ‘Vile Snakes’ Exploiting Children
What I saw changed my life forever,’ says Father Fortunato Di Noto.
US Bishops Urge Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Bill in Congress
The bishops of the United States have urged Congress to pass a bill aiming to combat human trafficking that would, among other things, provide grants to aid organizations in areas with high rates of trafficking.
Week of Reflection Underway Prior to the International Day of Prayer Against Trafficking
A week of activities has been planned in Rome Feb. 2-8 to raise awareness of this evil and commit to combating it around the world.
Fight Child Trafficking by Fostering
COMMENTARY: Vulnerable children desperately need stability and love.
Human Trafficking By the Numbers: New Reports Estimate Millions of Daily Victims
The Global Slavery Index estimates that 50 million people — 1 in 150 — were living in modern slavery at some point in 2021, an increase from 40 million people in 2016.
