modern day slavery Archives

In a few minutes on Sunday, Pope delivers a mini-social encyclical

Feb 8, 2021

Once again praying from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square, despite rain and the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis on Sunday ticked off many of his core social concerns: Peace, life, migration, and the fight against modern-day slavery, all in a matter of minutes.

By Inés San Martín

Pandemic has led to rise of modern slavery in Brazil, missionaries say

Jun 24, 2020

Catholic missionaries in Brazil are warning the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the numbers of vulnerable people subjected to forced labor.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

New documentary seeks to mobilize Christians in fighting sex trafficking

Jan 26, 2020

A powerful new documentary on sex trafficking, being shown in select theaters Jan. 23 only and then for a month at churches that sign up to host a screening, makes its intentions clear from the outset.

By Denis Grasska

Italian nun, anti-trafficking leader to pen pope’s Lenten meditations

Apr 8, 2019

Italian Consolata Sister Eugenia Bonetti, 80, a longtime leader of the crusade against human trafficking and modern-day slavery, is preparing the pope’s Lenten meditations this year.

By Inés San Martín

Human trafficking in developed countries more common than previously thought

Jul 22, 2018

As many as 1 in 800 Americans is currently a victim of human trafficking, according to a new global report which found much higher rates of modern-day slavery in developed nations than previously believed.

By Catholic News Agency

Human trafficking remains a problem in U.S., advocate says

Jul 1, 2018

As the Department of State released its 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report this week, an apostolate which helps trafficking victims said that the practice remains a problem around the world, including in the U.S.

By Christine Rousselle

Trafficking survivor and anti-slavery activist gives voice to others like her

Jun 28, 2018

Blessing Okoedion, sex trafficking victim turned activist, received the TIP Hero in the fight against human trafficking award, dedicating it to all women who have suffered and continue to endure this modern day slavery.

By Claire Giangravè