By Austin Ruse Of the more than 2,000 non-governmental organizations officially recognized by the United Nations, no more than 10 actively lobby on behalf of the unborn child. It can easily be said that hundreds of NGOs lobby actively against … Continue reading
In Italy the law allows a woman to have an abortion in her first trimester, and the government provides free care for this and professional privacy. Because of the privacy, it’s almost impossible to directly intervene and attempt to dissuade … Continue reading
Fifty years ago, on December 10, 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was passed by the United Nations General Assembly. This has had a tangible impact on the world we live in and has been the catalyst for many … Continue reading
Although Barbara and I have lectured in 65 countries, we had never gone completely around the world on one trip. This time we did. The impetus was our annual International Right to Life Federation board meeting, which was scheduled for … Continue reading
AMA Official Featured Compassionate Care of the Dying was the thrust of a major international seminar in London, England, March 13-14. The idea was first conceived last fall while teaching two major seminars in the Philippines. There had just been … Continue reading
What do most people know about the United Nations? They may have the impression that its several expensive buildings on the East River in New York, filled with overpaid international bureaucrats. These people keep spending money, having meetings in New … Continue reading
Do you remember Marcos, the Philippine dictator? In the end, he tried to reimpose his waning control over that country by bringing his troops to surround and defend him at his palace compound in Manila. Cardinal Jamie Sin got … Continue reading
Back in 1984, the Parliament in Portugal legalized abortion but in only narrow circumstances. It allowed it when a womans health was at “serious risk”, until 12 weeks for rape pregnancies, and until 16 weeks for fetal handicap. Nothing … Continue reading
Here’s news that few of you have read about. The reason is quite obvious – pro-lifers won. If the pro-abort forces had been victorious, it would have been on the front page and highlighted by all of the media. It … Continue reading
Recently, pro-life leaders and experts in the field of euthanasia from throughout the world gathered in Hilversum, Holland, for an international conference – The Threat of Euthanasia. Hilversum, a picturesque Dutch village, is located near Amsterdam, in the heart of … Continue reading
