Women

India's sons must learn to respect India's daughters

In our society, a woman's problems start from the moment she is conceived

Thailand bans surrogacy for foreigners

New legislation unanimously approved by the country's junta-picked parliament

Raising saints, not rabbits

Moving beyond mere biology is essential to the pope's teachings on the family

India's 'Charlie's Angels' take on capital's mean streets

Following series of high-profile rapes, Delhi police have formed an all-women squad trained in martial arts

Children living with moms in Cambodia jails face hard life

When Dara left prison at nearly four years old, he had not yet spoken a single word

Pope offers strong defense of large families

Encourages married couples to treasure each child as a gift from God

The World We Want Teen Photo Workshop

Concern, anguish as dowry-related abuse rises in Nepal

Nation holds first mass wedding to try and combat the outlawed practice

Pope holds Google Hangout session with special needs kids

The pontiff shared jokes, advice and encouragement with children from Brazil, India, the US and Spain

Pope tells clergy 'never try to cover up child abuse'

Issues strongly worded letter to heads of national bishops' conferences and religious orders

Kidnapped at 13: Nepal's Dalit child brides

Four out of ten girls in the Himalayan nation are married before they turn 18, according to UNICEF

Holy See calls for greater protection for Christian girls, women

Urbanczyk tells UN council there is a 'lack of attention' paid toward the safety of women and girls

Vietnam arrests rights defender for anti-state campaign

India's top court dismisses bid for federal anti-conversion law

Nuns offer Filipina teenagers sense of family

US Catholic educators seek ways to tackle racism in the Church

Belfast bishop asks politicians not to incite violence

Young people help Philippine detainees secure better future