inequality
Pope Leo XIV Vows Vatican Will Actively Oppose Global Human Rights Violations
Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis, has declared that the Vatican will not remain silent regarding human rights abuses worldwide. During his address to 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See, the American pontiff emphasized the Vatican's commitment to addressing global inequalities and advocating for marginalized populations, continuing Pope Francis' legacy of championing social justice issues.
How Zohran Mamdani's Progressive Victory Inspires European Left-Wing Movements Against Rising Right-Wing Forces
Nov 06, 2025 02:44 am CST
New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has energized left-wing political parties across Europe with his successful campaign focused on rent controls and taxing the wealthy. European progressive parties from Britain to Germany are drawing inspiration from his unapologetically radical agenda, seeing it as a blueprint to counter right-wing momentum in their own countries by focusing on economic inequality and cost-of-living concerns rather than diluting their core principles.
The Inequality-Pandemic Cycle: How Global Disparities Create Vulnerable Health Systems According to UN Research
Nov 03, 2025 10:42 am CST
A comprehensive UN report reveals how inequality creates a dangerous cycle that increases vulnerability to pandemics while pandemics further widen economic gaps. Research shows COVID-19 pushed 165 million into poverty while the wealthy increased their assets, demonstrating how health crises and inequality reinforce each other. Experts urge investment in social protection and debt restructuring to break this cycle before the next pandemic strikes.