Opposing Violence Against Women and Children

Opposing Violence Against Women and Children

Fr Shay Cullen asks why is there a growing level of violence, physical and sexual, against women and children among males? Most people turn away from bad news especially during the coronavirus pandemic but it is causing greater levels of sexual abuse and violence...
Preventing Violence against Children and Women

Preventing Violence against Children and Women

Ever since the story of Adam and Eve, likely written by a man, some men have tended to blame women for male misfortunes, weaknesses and their tendency to violent behaviour, writes Fr Shay Cullen. Overwhelming research has shown that most violent acts – physical,...
People of Integrity and Virtue will Save the Planet

People of Integrity and Virtue will Save the Planet

There is no more urgent time than now for world leaders and political decision-makers at COP26 to listen to their consciences and millions of people crying out for an end to the damage, pain and hurt that climate change and global warming are causing, writes Fr Shay...
Days of Light and Darkness in the Catholic Church

Days of Light and Darkness in the Catholic Church

These are days of darkness and light for many in the Catholic Church, writes Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen. The horrific exposes of clerical sexual abuse against children around the world – in the United States, Ireland, Australia, Poland, Germany, Austria...
Greatest Depravity: 12-year-olds sold as ‘Baby Brides’

Greatest Depravity: 12-year-olds sold as ‘Baby Brides’

Why are Philippine senators and members of the House of Representatives delaying the completion and passing of vital historical laws that will protect children presently at risk of being victims of sexual abuse and sold as ‘baby brides’ for the sexual...