Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations and benefactors, to get involved and help an international network of women religious in the fight against human trafficking.
Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
At Capitol, faith-based organizations shine light on human trafficking
Human trafficking can affect any number of vulnerable individuals, such as incoming immigrants from the so-called “Northern Triangle” countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, but also vulnerable people inside the United States, including those in tribal communities, said panelist Hilary Chester, associate director for the USCCB’s Anti-Trafficking Program.
Catholic filmmaker aims to bring reality of sex trafficking to light
Actor, director and playwright, George Elliot, knows the power of a story to touch souls.
Kentucky Derby draws attention to issue of human trafficking
Summer Dickerson, a young woman who survived sex trafficking, said that four years ago when she sat on Millionaire’s Row, an exclusive seating area at the Kentucky Derby, no one around her knew she wasn’t there for the race.
‘Their Calvary was lengthy’: Pope’s Stations recall those exploited
Recalling Jesus’ death on the cross, Pope Francis led thousands on Good Friday in reflecting on the crosses of loneliness, fear and betrayal that crucify countless men, women and children in the world.
Human trafficking is ‘crime against humanity,’ pope says
Human trafficking is a “crime against humanity” because it denies the human dignity of the victim, seeing him or her only as a piece of merchandise to be used to enrich or give pleasure to another, Pope Francis said.
Pope encourages worldwide prayer in fight against trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Feb. 8, invites people to host or attend a prayer service that fosters awareness of and support for victims of trafficking.
Mother tells how daughter became victim of sex trafficking, lost her life
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 recently passed by Congress and signed Jan. 8 by President Donald Trump allocates $430 million through 2022 to prevent and respond to human trafficking in the U.S. and abroad.