The Good Steward — Slavery is not a thing of the past
The commitment to end slavery in all its forms was reaffirmed during the Second Vatican Council, which argued that “slavery, prostitution, the selling of…
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To curb trafficking, get educated, coalition says
Human trafficking garners a lot of attention around major sporting events — such as this weekend’s 147th running of the Kentucky Derby — because…
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Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking
By Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service MIAMI — The pandemic-related economic downturn, business closures, increase in global unemployment and reduced incomes have contributed to…
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Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
WASHINGTON — Catholic organizations, from women’s religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge — and the…
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Share the Journey – Helping trafficking survivors thrive
It’s rare that I get the opportunity to see the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative’s seeds of hope blossom. The Catholic Charities of Louisville anti-human trafficking…
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Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations…
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Sisters support Nigeria’s migrants traumatized by deceitful traffickers
By Patrick Egwu Gloria Omoresewua was just a teenager in 2003, when a Nigerian woman brought her to Spain and forced her into prostitution….
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Rotary Club award will fund efforts to fight trafficking
Record Staff Report The Rotary Club of Louisville’s Human Trafficking Task Force has awarded $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, the…
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Facilitated discussion about human trafficking to be held Jan. 19
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Social Concerns Committee and People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of Kentucky will sponsor “Act Justly: Stop Human Trafficking,” a…
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Conference aims to curb trafficking
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer Catholic Charities of Louisville will host a national conference on human trafficking Oct. 24 and 25 at the Galt…
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