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How the deep faith of John Studzinski has imbued his work in the worlds of finance and philanthropy

March 17, 2024

The following interview is part of a series called Profiles in Faith, exploring ways in which the personal and professional lives of noteworthy individuals have been shaped by their Catholic faith. Here Amanda Bowman speaks with financier and philanthropist John Studzinski. Amanda Bowman: As someone who has been so successful as a business leader, could

Nigeria: Stories of modern-day slavery (and the under-funded fight to end it)

July 29, 2021

Every year, thousands of Europe-bound Nigerian youths illegally travel along often-dangerous migration routes through the Sahara desert and across the Mediterranean Sea, voyaging on hapless boats, most intent on reaching Italy where they hope to make a better living. Their hopes often crumble like a house of cards.

Tackling modern slavery head on

July 01, 2021

Big business must address the toxic human rights issues in its supply chains. By Olenka Hamilton

Vatican calls for efforts to end forced labour at sea

November 22, 2016

Cardinal Pietro Parolin recommended coordinated international efforts to end exploitation in the fishing industry

Apathy and greed prevent the end of human trafficking, says Pope

November 08, 2016

Pope Francis met with clergy and women religious who work with victims of human trafficking

Religious women critical in fight against trafficking, says advocate

November 07, 2016

Women religious provide great assistance to trafficking victims but rarely publicise their efforts

Theresa May’s anti-slavery campaign should make us proud. But the problem is getting worse

October 13, 2016

The number of those living in slavery has risen by an estimated 10 million since 2014. The PM's campaign is a good start

World Faith leaders join Pope to sign human trafficking declaration

December 02, 2014

Francis and others launch initiative to 'eradicate modern slavery'