Human trafficking is a devastating reality in nearly every country around the world. Over the past several decades, numerous organizations have stepped up to educate people about the dangers of human trafficking and to combat this atrocity. On February 22, 2020, the...
Wild species of animals and plants are an integral part of the world’s biological diversity, as are genes and ecosystems. The ecosystems where wildlife can be found, such as forests, wetlands, plains, grasslands, coral reefs and deserts, represent another aspect of...
The Bishops of West Africa met in February to urge African governments to promote and pursue global, legal strategies to regulate international corporations in Africa. “On our part, we instruct the Justices and Peace Commissions of all our dioceses to redouble efforts...
GUALACO, Hondorus – A half-century ago, this area of Honduras witnessed the deaths of two priests and a crowd of peasants demonstrating against the confiscation of land and the assault against human rights. Now the Franciscan Justice, Peace and Integrity of...
Together we can eradicate world hunger. Here you can see what you can do to contribute. Find organizations to support, information to share and some useful tips for your everyday life that can really make a difference. Don’t waste food. Freeze fresh produce and...
Pope Francis endeavored to make great gestures at the peace meeting for South Sudan in the Vatican. But the two counterparts Salva Kiir and Riek Machar have little control of the struggles in the country, knows Comboni missionary Gregor Schmidt. Question: Fr. Schmidt,...
