Human Rights in the Light of the Gospel

When I was asked by the editor of the Petit Echo to write an article about the above topic, my first reaction was to give a negative reply. I am no more in Ghana, and even when I was there, I never had to deal with “problems to do with human rights”. When, reading again the topic, I saw the words “in the light of the Gospel” and having been a lecturer in Scripture in various formation houses, I decided that I could have a try, though it will necessarily be more theoretical than practical.

Safeguarding Children Audit Report, Irish Sector

The Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Irish Sector in February 2024 had invited the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland to conduct a review of safeguarding practice in the sector. 

Run for a Great Cause

Before and after Mass I saw a charity run for the fight against cancer. People were running to raise funds for the advancement of cancer research. Obviously, the aim is to vanquish cancer. I saw different kinds of runners passing in front of me: young and old, men and women, from different origins. I was flabbergasted by the handicapped persons in their wheelchairs.

Upholding Human Rights in the Face of Corporate Exploitation

International Law, as the cornerstone of our globally interconnected society, establishes a vital framework guiding nations’ behaviour and facilitating collaboration on a worldwide scale, rooted in principles such as shared responsibility, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peace.