A month with ERI and its engagement with the 57th session of the HRC
Joining ERI in Geneva meant stepping out of my comfort zone and taking a leap of faith into the unknown. This decision, made for the mission of my Congregation, has…
Season of Creation 2023
“Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme chosen for Season of Creation 2023 the ecumenical celebration held each year from September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care…
‘Our Common Home’ – Vatican Book Launch
At a recent meeting of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Geneva with Cardinal Czerny who heads the Vatican Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, copies of the about too be…
2021: A massive year for our common home
The recent IPCC Report confirms that the world is fast reaching the internationally agreed 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold; irreversible damage to the planet and people is looming closer each day.…
Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace
In a video message for an online event on fraternity, multilateralism and peace in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical letter “Fratelli tutti”, the keynote speaker Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal…
Pope Francis Calls for Renewed Commitment to Human Rights and Solidarity
In his recently released encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’ (‘All Brothers), Pope Francis has addressed a range of current global issues. He expresses concern that ‘the sense of belonging to a single…
Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Action to Address Climate Crisis
In an address to leaders taking part in a recent conference on “Energy Transition and Care for Our Common Home,” sponsored by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development,…
Pope Francis Denounces Resurgent Nationalism
In a recent speech to diplomats in Rome, Pope Francis defended “modern multilateral diplomacy” and international institutions against “the resurgence of nationalistic tendencies. While not identifying particular countries, Pope Francis…
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights After 70 Years – Is the Founding Vision Being Lost?
The world is back on a path to self-destruction as the global community is increasingly forgetting the lessons of the past according to the United Nations’ special rapporteur on torture,…
ERI Participates in Rome Forum for Catholic-inspired NGOs
ERI was represented at a recent forum in Rome which looked at how Catholic-inspired organizations, can better protect and promote the human person in a rapidly changing world. Over 100…