Europe
EU injects K3.4bn into Covid-19 fight
The European Union (EU) has allocated almost K3.4 billion humanitarian support to boost Malawi Government’s preparedness and response plan to coronavirus. The 3 700 000 euros funding will support three…
Month: October 2020
Europe
Daphne Caruana Galizia journalism prize ‘symbol of EU support’
The details of an annual Daphne Caruana Galizia prize for journalism are set to be approved by the European Parliament on Monday. The prize seeks to distinguish outstanding journalism revolving…
America
‘Fratelli Tutti’ challenges our country and our church
Pope Francis waves from his car after celebrating Mass and signing his new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship" at the Basilica of St. Francis Oct. 3 in…
News
Ryan Hass On Taiwan- Diplomatic green shoots emerging in Europe
It is easy these days to paint a bleak picture of cross-Strait developments and what they signal for the future of Taiwan. Beijing’s military intimidation campaign appears to be gaining…
America
Fratelli tutti: ‘Don’t just read it, pray it’ – Vatican News
Fr Kevin Irwin suggests "Fratelli tutti" should be both read and prayed because it is "nothing less than about a way to reread and to live the Gospel for our…
Europe
Defence Minister: ‘Conclusions of the European Council send a clear message to Turkey’
The conclusions of the European Council on October 1st send a clear message in all directions, confirming the full solidarity and determination of the European family to support Cyprus and…
Education
Homeschooling will be “strictly limited”, Macron announced
Emmanuel Macron announced plans to strictly limit home schooling in France, making it compulsory within schools from the age of 3. Read more.
ECHR
ECHR grants an interim measure in the case of Armenia v. Azerbaijan
On 29 September 2020, taking the view that the current situation gives rise to a risk of serious violations of the Convention, the European Court of Human Rights (sitting as…
News
Pope introduces his new Encyclical after Angelus – Vatican News
Pope Francis himself introduces his new Encyclical "Fratelli tutti" after the recitation of the Angelus, and announces he is giving it as a gift to those present in the square.
Judaism
Minna Rosner essay contest winner Rosemund Ragetli
Each year the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada sponsors an essay contest named for the late Shoah survivor Mina Rosner. Mina Rosner dedicated many hours to educating people about…