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Kenya: Evictions of forest dwellers 'inhuman'

Nov 17, 2009 | Spero News
The Kenya Forest Services is evicting squatters in the Mau Forest out of concern for the loss of forest cover: down 25% in 10 years.

Cardinal George lauds passage of health bill

Nov 9, 2009 | Spero News
Cardinal George said that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops remains concerned about the health care as it moves to the Senate, even though abortion provisions were vacated.

Immigrants threatened in Mexico; Church responds

Nov 9, 2009 | Spero News
Catholic bishops in Mexico, worried about threats and intimidation of immigrants in Coahuila, made and appeal to the authorities of the Mexican state. Human rights abuses alleged.

Era of increased mobility requires better protection of migrants' rights, says Ban

Nov 5, 2009 | UN News
In an era where people are crossing borders in greater numbers seeking better opportunities, it is more vital than ever that States safeguard the rights of migrants, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a high-level gathering in Athens today.

Burundi overwhelmed by returning refugees

Nov 3, 2009 | Spero News
Burundi refugees are returning from Tanzania, some of whom have lived in refugee camps since 1972

Wave of prostitution expected at 2010 World Cup

Nov 3, 2009 | Spero News
At the World Cup 2010, thousands of women will be taken to South Africa for the purposes of prostitution. Christians seek to assist victims of human trafficking.
"You cannot use another country to cover for the failures of your own. There is a reason why much of Latin America looks like Medieval Europe. Hope? How about making K-12 FREE at Catholic schools for parishioner's children? The kids grow up to build things, ..."
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