Human dignity
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Poverty, environment, economy – it's all about the human person, Holy See tells UN
Global efforts to fight poverty, protect the environment and make decisions about the economy must all be connected by the... Read more
For Boko Haram victims – and their babies – Catholics pledge full support
Many escapees of the terrorist group Boko Haram include women and girls who are pregnant as a result of rape,... Read more
Obama's immigration order stalls. For 5 million immigrants, now what?
As the Obama administration’s massive immigration order met a roadblock in federal court, Catholic immigration advocates are unhappy but are... Read more
This little boy still can't talk or move – but his mother has never been happier
Constanza Saavedra spends 24 hours a day devoted to her son Ignacio, or “Nachito” as she affectionately calls him. He's... Read more
Australian bishops: the suffering need compassion, not suicide by drugs
Euthanasia isn’t what the suffering and dying really need, said Australia’s Catholic bishops. Read more
Reclaiming the human figure – art exhibit uses body, form to evangelize
Can a portrait of a human face evangelize? Curators of a brand-new traveling art exhibit answer a resounding “Yes.” Read more
Pope tells 'haggard' Europe that human dignity is key to renewal
Pope Francis’ address to the European Parliament touched on a variety of issues, all of which, he said, ought to... Read more
Human dignity at risk in Europe, advocates warn before Pope's speech
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Nov. 25 address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, pro-life leaders are emphasizing the danger... Read more
Pope Francis offers a lesson from a ham and cheese sandwich
Pope Francis brought laughter to a group of young people gathered at the Vatican Nov.15 when he quoted an Argentinean... Read more
For terminally-ill seminarian, a life with suffering is not void of dignity
A seminarian is looking forward to his ordination to the diaconate this spring and the priesthood a year later, even... Read more
Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say
Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more
Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities
Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more
Hospice seeks funds for its human dignity-centered care
An end-of-life care organization based in Denver, Colo. will begin helping patients in earnest later this month and is raising... Read more
Obama says Pope Francis is a reminder of human dignity
Speaking at the 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama reflected on his recent meeting... Read more
Belgium's child euthanasia move lamented as 'unbelievable'
In the wake of Belgium's recent decision to legalize euthanasia for children, several members of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for... Read more
Denver hospice dedicated to upholding Church teaching
A palliative care organization in the Denver archdiocese is committed to providing end-of-life care to patients that fully accords with... Read more
Death penalty debate aims to give public voice to Church
The Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought will host a debate at the University of Colorado next week on the use... Read more
Church in New Mexico criticizes assisted suicide ruling
A New Mexico judge was wrong to rule that there is a “right” to doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients,... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
