Pope Leo XIV Apologizes for Church's Slavery Silence
Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory" that requires acknowledgment and healing.
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France Repeals 340-Year-Old Slavery Law Still on Books
French lawmakers are voting to formally repeal Code Noir, a 1685 law that classified enslaved people as property and remained in France's legal code for 178 years after slavery was abolished. The move marks a historic step toward acknowledging France's colonial past.
UN Adopts Ghana's Slavery Reparations Resolution
A groundbreaking UN resolution recognizing transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity has passed with overwhelming support from 123 nations. Ghana's proposal calling for reparations marks a historic step toward global acknowledgment and healing.
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Portsmouth Remembrance
Janet Applefield, a Holocaust survivor, spoke to a packed audience in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ensuring her story of survival lives on for future generations. The April 12 event at Temple Israel brought together community members across faiths to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Holocaust Survivor's Story Shared on Remembrance Day
A son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
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NZ Passes Modern Slavery Bill in Historic Bipartisan Win
New Zealand has taken a groundbreaking step in fighting modern slavery, with Parliament passing a bill that unites political rivals in protecting vulnerable workers worldwide. Companies earning over $100 million will now need to prove their supply chains are free from exploitation.
France Votes Unanimously to Repeal 338-Year Slavery Law
French lawmakers voted 254-0 to finally repeal the Code Noir, a 1685 law that classified enslaved people as property and had survived 176 years after slavery ended. The unanimous decision marks a symbolic step toward confronting France's colonial past. ##
Americans Free 300+ Pakistani Christians From Debt Slavery
Two Americans are breaking modern slavery chains in Pakistan, freeing hundreds of Christian families trapped in generational debt bondage at brick factories. Their grassroots rescue missions give families not just freedom, but a real path forward.
Holocaust Film 'Survivor' Streams Free on Remembrance Day
A powerful animated film about a 12-year-old boy's journey through the Holocaust will stream free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handcrafted puppet animation brings one survivor's story to a new generation.
UN Declares Slave Trade Greatest Crime Against Humanity
The United Nations passed a historic resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's greatest crime, with 123 nations voting in favor. Ghana led the effort to establish a day of remembrance and push for formal apologies and reparations from nations that profited from slavery.
UN Declares Transatlantic Slavery "Gravest Crime
The United Nations General Assembly just adopted a historic resolution recognizing transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity." Ghana led the effort that brought global attention to one of history's darkest chapters.
France Votes to Formally Repeal 339-Year-Old Slavery Code
French lawmakers unanimously voted to officially erase slavery-era laws that defined enslaved people as property, taking a historic step toward acknowledging colonial wrongs. While the laws were superseded over 170 years ago, the formal repeal represents meaningful progress in confronting France's past.
123 Nations Call Slavery Gravest Crime Against Humanity
The UN General Assembly voted to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's gravest crime, with 123 countries including Nigeria and Ghana leading the historic resolution. The move opens pathways toward healing and reparative justice for millions affected by slavery's ongoing legacy.
Ghana's President Honors Enslaved Africans in New York
President John Mahama led a powerful tribute at the African Burial Ground National Monument, bringing together civil rights leaders to honor enslaved Africans. The ceremony reflects a growing movement to acknowledge historical injustices and celebrate the resilience of those who endured slavery.
UN Declares Slavery Gravest Crime Against Humanity
The United Nations General Assembly just passed a historic resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana's President John Mahama calls it a powerful way to honor millions of enslaved Africans.
Family Bonds Saved Children's Lives During Slavery
New research reveals how mothers, grandmothers, and extended family literally meant the difference between life and death for enslaved children in 19th century Suriname. The findings honor the strength of family ties that helped communities survive unimaginable hardship.
Bugler Honors 819 Fallen Veterans in 104 Cemeteries Daily
Adam Farquharson plays the Last Post at a different veteran's grave every single day, leaving hand-painted poppy stones as tributes. What started as Anzac Day practice has become an 819-day streak of remembrance across Australia.
Townsville Florists Craft 100+ Anzac Wreaths by Hand
In Australia's largest garrison city, florists spend weeks creating more than 100 wreaths filled with symbolic flowers honoring fallen soldiers. Each arrangement takes 30 minutes to assemble and carries ancient traditions of remembrance into modern Anzac Day ceremonies.
Jesuits Launch Historic Fund for Slavery Descendants
The Jesuits and descendants of people they enslaved have created America's first partnership of its kind to fund education and healing. The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation is already supporting families and racial justice work nationwide.
Judge Orders Slavery Exhibit Restored at Washington Home
A federal judge ruled that a historical exhibit honoring nine people enslaved by George Washington must be reinstated at his former Philadelphia home. The decision protects historical truth and ensures visitors can learn about this important part of American history.
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