Catholic opposition to the death penalty is relatively new in the church’s history, but has helped shape public debate.

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Hong Kong authorities on Monday presented a proposal to lawmakers to tighten prison rules to restrict visits by lawyers, ...

Human Rights Watch Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee During its Periodic Review of Vietnam under the ICCPR at its 144th Session.

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President Trump and religious groups emerged as some of the biggest winners from the Supreme Court this term. Losers included ...