Pope Leo XIV: ‘All Lives Are Not Equally Respected’ Amid War and Inequality in Health Care
The Pope told the Pontifical Academy for Life it is hypocritical to call health a universal value while ignoring policies that drive disparities.
Results from Tag: 'human rights'
Pope Leo Condemns ‘Zeal for War,’ Weak Multilateralism in Speech to Diplomats
Leo lamented what he called a ‘short circuit’ of human rights around the world today, especially the right to life, in the lengthiest speech to date of his pontificate.
Senator Flunks Civics 101: Governments Secure Rights, God Grants Them
COMMENTARY: Sen. Tim Kaine’s declaration of dependence on our political leaders misses the point of America’s founding: Governments are instituted to secure our rights, not grant them.
Can the International Human-Rights Project Be Saved?
COMMENTARY: Mary Ann Glendon, in a recent lecture, offered insights that can help us reflect on their value today.
Human-Rights Lawyer Says Trump Administration Poised to Help Armenian Christian POWs
President Donald Trump had campaigned on standing up for persecuted Armenian Christians.
Priest in Mexico Escapes Unharmed After Gunmen Shoot at Him Due to His Human Rights Work
The list of the 50 most violent cities in the world during 2022, ranked by the Citizen Council for Public Safety and Criminal Justice, includes 17 towns in Mexico.
Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Nominated for European Parliament Human-Rights Award
Bishop Rolando Álvarez has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who exceptionally defend human rights and freedoms.
UN Human Rights Council Passes Resolution on Religious Hatred Amid US, European Opposition
The measure, backed by the Organiation of Islamic Cooperation, passed by a 28-12 vote.
Human-Rights Advocates Urge Companies: Cut Ties to Products Made by Prisoners of Conscience in China
Speakers at the 2023 International Religious Freedom Summit detailed how some profit from egregious human-rights violations.
‘A Fight for Justice and Survival’ in India: Catholic Church Spearheads Protests for Fishing Families Harmed by Indian Port Project
The project, which has disrupted the lives of thousands of members of the fishing community in the Christian heartland of Kerala, is being operated by one of the world’s richest men.
