Social justice must be founded on care for others, pope tells judges

Guaranteeing justice for all men and women is not possible while a few people control most of the world’s wealth and everyone else’s right to a dignified life is disregarded, Pope Francis said. In a recent video message, the pope encouraged judges from North and South America and Africa not to lose sight of “the... Read More

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November 18, 2020

EU Bishops call for solidarity and hope on path towards better future

The Bishops’ Conferences of Europe have addressed a message of hope and a call to solidarity to European Institutions and Member states amid the health crisis that has overwhelmed the world these past months. In a message released on Wednesday 18th November under their umbrella body, COMECE, they reiterated their commitment to the construction of Europe... Read More

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September 18, 2020

Justice Secretary urged to say if changes will be made to Hate Crime Bill

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to make clear if the Scottish Government will change controversial new hate crime legislation before the end of Holyrood’s October break. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee are due to begin their scrutiny of the proposals then. And committee convener Adam Tomkins insisted it is “really important”... Read More

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September 14, 2020

Colombian Church leaders call for reconciliation, truth following protests

Bishops in Colombia prayed for the victims of police violence and urged protesters not to take justice into their own hands, following a chaotic week in which 13 people were killed during protests over law enforcement in the South American country. The protests broke out after a video was shared on social media showing two police... Read More

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September 10, 2020

Abduction, rape, blackmail: A Pakistani teenager’s fight for justice

In Pakistan, a 14-year-old girl and her family were forced into hiding after she escaped her abductor who forcibly married her. She escaped and gave a statement to the court saying she was abused and blackmailed. Her lawyer has filed a petition for the conversion and marriage certificates to be cancelled while the appeal is... Read More

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July 28, 2020

Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

Addressing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking. “The common good demands that access to justice, political representation, and the recognition of the dignity of others... Read More

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July 25, 2020

NJPN Conference: ‘A real celebration of what it is to be J&P people’

The National Justice and Peace Network (NJPN) conference by zoom on Saturday 18th July, looked at social issues during the pandemic and the imperatives of Catholic Social Teaching to imagine a more just and sustainable future, writes Ellen Teague. Its title was, ‘Post-pandemic Church: Paralysed or Energised? Recovered or Re-imagined?’ NJPN Chair, Anne Peacey, described the... Read More

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June 26, 2020

Justice movements need people united behind strategic goals, King says

The cause of greater justice for all will be best served when people unite with a focus on reaching strategic goals, Bernice King told Vatican News. Racism can be defeated “first by refusing to turn a blind eye, by gathering information on the issues and by educating ourselves on the root causes and outcomes of... Read More

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June 15, 2020

White House to issue more stringent asylum rules

Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for an announcement from the White House that may further limit those seeking asylum in the US. Trump administration officials are soon expected to announce the changes, which may eliminate multiple grounds under which people can be granted asylum, allow immigration judges to reject asylum applications without... Read More

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Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

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Justice movements need people united behind strategic goals, King says

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