“The underlying assumption is that the government has a responsibility not to deliver you the last mile toward a happy, meaningful life, but to set the conditions upon which individuals can pursue happiness.”

There are indications that Pope Leo XIV will follow in the footsteps of his immediate predecessor in emphasizing the inherent and equal dignity of all human beings.

Last year, the Vatican issued a “Declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity, 08.04.2024,” known as the Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity.

Regardless of age, gender, or culture – people have an intuitive sense of dignity. And the law reflects those themes.

Many assaults on women’s dignity and women’s lives are perpetrated through and with the backing of law.

Like many countries, America is at a cross-road. And our choice turns on our commitment to dignity. 

Every day, judges are holding governments responsible for treating people with dignity. These cases are drawing the line between government power and individual freedom.