Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Scotland Rejects Euthanasia Bill: A Victory for the Vulnerable

By HLI Staff and Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | March 30, 2026 |

“[Through a] common witness to the God-given dignity of every person, without exception, and to the tender Christ-like accompaniment of the seriously ill, all in society will be encouraged to defend rather than undermine a civilization founded on authentic love and genuine compassion.” ― Pope Leo IV, Day of Life 2025 In an astonishing turn…

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The Price of Development: The Resistance of the Global South Against Ideological Colonialism

By Luis Martinez-Guzman, Esq. | September 25, 2026 |

On paper, international cooperation serves to drive development. In harsh reality, it often becomes an instrument of extortion. We are seeing this today, in these early weeks of October and heading toward the end of the year, as the diplomatic machinery steps on the gas. During these days, the committees and sessions of the OACPS-EU…

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