Cardinal Turkson: Human dignity not at centre of current global economy

The rise of popular movements around the world is proof that today’s profit-driven economic system fails to place human dignity at its centre, said Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Addressing the World Meeting of Popular Movements, which was held online, Cardinal Turkson said there are “inequalities, lack of... Read More

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September 18, 2020

Euthanasia would be a defeat for human dignity, Spanish legislators warned

Euthanasia legislation is headed for the Spanish Senate and, if passed, it would be a defeat for human dignity and would affirm a self-centred view of life that proposes death as a solution to one’s problems, the Spanish bishops’ conference said. ‘To insist on ‘the right to euthanasia’ is typical of an individualistic and reductionist... Read More

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August 12, 2020

Pandemic has revealed how often human dignity is ignored, says pope

The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on other, “more widespread social diseases,” particularly attacks on the God-given human dignity of every person, Pope Francis said. “The pandemic has highlighted how vulnerable and interconnected we all are. If we do not take care of each other, starting with the least – those who are most affected,... Read More

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July 28, 2020

Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

Addressing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking. “The common good demands that access to justice, political representation, and the recognition of the dignity of others... Read More

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June 4, 2019

Illinois Senate passage of abortion bill called ‘sad day in history of state’

Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said the Illinois Senate’s passage of a bill “eliminating even minimal limitations on abortions under previous law marks a sad moment in our history as a state”. “We have worked to make the case for a consistent approach to human dignity in Illinois and will continue to do so even... Read More

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May 13, 2019

Pope invites young people to pledge to build a new economy

Pope Francis has invited young economists and entrepreneurs around the world to help create a ‘new and courageous culture’ that finds new ways to do business, promote human dignity and protect the environment. ‘We need to correct models of growth incapable of guaranteeing respect for the environment, openness to life, concern for the family, social... Read More

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April 6, 2019

Vatican official, rights group discuss decriminalising homosexuality

A network of lawyers, politicians and human rights advocates seeking an end to the criminalisation of homosexuality met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. Baroness Helena Ann Kennedy, director of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, told journalists on Friday that while there are doctrinal issues regarding homosexuality, Cardinal Parolin agreed that... Read More

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