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Polish Cardinal disciplined following Vatican investigation – Vatican News
The Holy See, after having carried out an investigation, has imposed disciplinary sanctions on Polish Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz for abuse of minors and other crimes.
Health
World can save lives and ‘end this pandemic, together’ – WHO chief
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues evolving, the world must “take all opportunities to learn and improve the response as we go”, the UN health agency chief said on Friday. …
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German police investigate Vienna terror attack – Vatican News
German police search four men's homes over suspected links with a militant Islamist gunman who shot dead four people in central Vienna tis week. The raids follow revelations that Austria…
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UN agencies warn of risk of famine in four countries – Vatican News
In a report, two United Nations agencies are warning that critical food insecurity in vulnerable regions of four African countries could lead to famine within months unless conditions improve.
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Pope Francis donates pectoral cross to Crucifix museum – Vatican News
Pope Francis donates a pectoral cross to the International Museum of the Crucifix of Caltagirone, and in a letter encourages the faithful and pilgrims to adhere ever more intensely to…
Europe
ESMA publishes new Q&A on product governance
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today updated its Questions and Answers on the implementation of investor protection topics under the Market in…
Health
‘Emergency action’ needed to prevent major polio, measles epidemics
Globally, millions of children are at a heightened risk of polio and measles – dangerous but preventable diseases – amid disruptions to vital immunization programmes due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Europe
ESMA updates Q&A on Benchmarks Regulation
The Q&As provide clarification on transitional provisions of the Regulation regarding critical benchmarks. The purpose of this Q&A is to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the application of…
Health
FROM THE FIELD: coping with COVID in refugee camps
Physical distancing, handwashing with soap, wearing masks: these are some of the most basic, recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19, but for many refugees, and other displaced people, they…
Health
Ahead of global health assembly, WHO stresses need for solidarity, preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic can be defeated through science, solutions and solidarity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, underlining one of its core messages throughout the crisis.