Global Issues & HLI's Mission
Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire. Earlier this year, one of HLI’s missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk on authentic sexual education, i.e. one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life.…
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Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to legalize divorce in the Philippines and why this debate goes far beyond one nation. Discover how the breakdown of marriage affects culture, governance, and the common good—and why the state must…
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How is the culture of death impacting the United Kingdom? On this episode, Fr. Boquet breaks down the worrying spread of assisted dying and euthanasia in the UK and Ireland. Earlier this year, the UK House of Commons passed the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”, moving the country one step closer to legalizing assisted…
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Do you know what’s happening behind the scenes at the Organization of American States (OAS)? This intergovernmental organization has a huge influence in the laws and policies of many countries in the Americas. On today’s episode, Luis Martinez, who leads HLI’s mission at the Organization of American States, explains how global activists are using OAS…
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In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores the growing crisis of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada—and what it means for the elderly and vulnerable people everywhere. We unpack the shocking true story of Marge, a woman with ADHD and autism recently approved for MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada. Her case, first reported by…
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Is the depopulation agenda real? And could the defunding of USAID by the Trump administration finally stop the U.S.-backed efforts to reduce population in the developing world? In this explosive episode, Dr. Brian Clowes uncovers how the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key driver behind global population control, tied directly…
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What’s the state of life and family in Ireland? Can a country, which was once a vibrant Catholic nation, turn back to God and reject the culture of death? Fr. Boquet says yes! He just returned from a mission with HLI Ireland. The state of life and family in Ireland is poor. However, Fr. Boquet…
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We’re heading into a demographic winter–globally! In the coming decades, the current low birthrates will have drastic social and economic impacts. Government policy (like the United States’ National Security Study Memorandum-200) helped cause falling global birthrates. So, can government also fix the demographic winter? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why government incentives (on…
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50 years ago, the National Security Council finalized NSSM-200, a plan for global depopulation. Last week, we shared a podcast episode unpacking the depopulation plan. On today’s episode, Fr. Boquet and Dr. Brian Clowes share the impact on the ground. What atrocities have been committed to depopulate Africa and other developing nations? What do clean…
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New UN Report Exposes the Dark Side of Surrogacy Industry
The surrogacy industry is projected to explode from $14.95 billion in 2023 to nearly $100 billion by 2033—but at what cost to women and children? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks a groundbreaking United Nations report by Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem, which condemns and exposes the surrogacy industry. The report exposes how commercial and…
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