Speaking Truth to Power is a Moral Obligation

Speaking Truth to Power is a Moral Obligation

In the wake of the recent assassination of journalist Percival Mabasa, Fr Shay Cullen warns that the Philippines is among the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist apart from war zones. Truth-telling is the work of journalists, writers and broadcasters...
Pandemic made the poor poorer and the rich richer

Pandemic made the poor poorer and the rich richer

The Covid pandemic has caused great harm, warns Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen. The rich became richer while the poor became poorer. During the pandemic, an additional 4.27 million Filipinos fell into extreme poverty. People like Maria Mahirap, one of the poorest...
The Colonial Racism We Must Protest

The Colonial Racism We Must Protest

While Ukrainians are welcomed to Britain, dark-skinned asylum seekers are deported, like 160,000 Irish, writes Fr Shay Cullen. Colonial crimes and atrocities are always with us. Colonial rulers have stamped their cruel laws and vices on the occupied and exploited...
Korean Boyband BTS calls for racial equality and moral values

Korean Boyband BTS calls for racial equality and moral values

What in the world was the famous Korean boy band BTS doing in the White House press room, talking to the world media and standing behind White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, the first openly gay black woman to hold the job wonders Fr Shay Cullen? These...
Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day should be every day, writes Fr Shay Cullen, as we recognise and celebrate the miracle of life itself on this unique planet, with millions of diverse amazing creatures making up wondrous biodiversity that exists nowhere else in the known universe. How blessed...