Social Justice

Thousands join global protest over violence against women

Thousands marched through Mexico City, Madrid and Barcelona, while others gathered in Paris and London

On a mission to end poverty and suffering in Indonesia

Irish priest has spent nearly five decades helping fishermen in Kampung Laut to overcome poverty, illiteracy and disease

Papal call against pornography must resonate in Asian churches

Church in the internet age should deal with child pornography like plagues in past centuries

Catholic lawyers leap to aid of Philippine jeepney drivers

Although a ban on the popular transport mode was lifted, those drivers serving shuttered universities are still suffering

Caritas kicks off golden jubilee celebrations in Bangladesh

Social service agency launches a year of events to mark its 50th anniversary

Indian politician promises free pilgrimage to Velankanni

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is eyeing Christian votes ahead of Delhi state polls

Change bad habits, protect the earth, pope says in new book

Pope Francis says it is not too late for humanity to act to combat environmental destruction and increasing poverty

In Pakistan, poverty drives forced conversions

Inequality and marginalization leave religious minorities vulnerable to exploitation

Indian bishop’s rape trial enters final stage

Bishop Franco Mulakkal was arrested and charged with rape of a nun in 2018

Korean bishops support closure of zinc factory to save environment

Young Poong Seokpo Smelter is accused of toxic emissions that threaten the environment and public health

Philippine bishop attacks early election vote buying

Archbishop Villegas says politicians were seeking to influence voters early by giving them 'aid payments'

US-Taliban talks to resume next week

The United States would continue to have dialogue with the Taliban and for now provide only humanitarian aid

Hindu activists intensify attacks on Indian Christian prayer meets

More than 200 Rohingya arrested by navy off Myanmar coast

Tributes flow following death of Cambodian prince

Filipino Catholics begin communal prayer for 2022 elections

China arrests Protestant pastor for joining religious conference

Stolen gods: Nepal seeks to bring home lost treasures