Recognising that “all people are born with inherent equal dignity and worth and have a fundamental right to life” is at the heart of human rights, the Vatican’s UN nuncio has said.
Speaking to Latin American leaders at the Organisation of American States’ general assembly, Archbishop Bernardito Auza voiced concerns over how “the right to life of the unborn, of migrants in search of safety, of victims of armed conflicts, of the poor, of the handicapped, of the elderly and the right to life of those facing the death penalty continues to be ignored, dismissed and debated rather than prioritised”.
During the debate on ‘Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law’, Dr Auzo called for a “deeper understanding of the global human rights challenges we face today”, and said the rule of law is meant to be “an exemplary teacher”, rather than simply maintaining harmony and order.