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Africa declared free from wild polio
Following the absence of new outbreaks for four consecutive years, the African continent has been certified free from the wild poliovirus strain by the African Regional Committee for Certification.
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Philippine bishops warn against call for revolutionary government
The fear of a revolutionary government has surfaced in the Philippines again after a meeting of supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte called for such a rule under his administration.
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Season of Creation: Jubilee for the Earth
In a joint statement, the presidents of the CCEE and the CEC invite the faithful to take part in the Season of Creation, encouraging them to celebrate the richness of…
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Port Moresby: A year of Waste Management at Don Bosco Technological Institute
As Pope Francis, and the world, mark Laudato Si' year, Don Bosco Technological Institute (DBTI) in Port Moresby initiates a year-long Integrated Waste Management Plan.
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Devastated by pandemic, tourism sector must be rebuilt in a safe, equitable and climate friendly way – UN chief
Tourism is much more than visiting cultural landmarks or swimming in tropical beaches; it is “one of the world’s most important economic sectors”, the UN chief said on Tuesday.
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Strengthening global cooperation on counter-terrorism must remain a priority during and after pandemic
With Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) and other terrorist groups attempting to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic for their own ends, the international community must respond with stronger collective action…
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One step at a time: UN women’s health agency helping shift dangerous social norms
One of the largest chiefdoms in Zambia’s Eastern Province is challenging harmful social norms, including child marriage, risky initiation and impunity for perpetrators of sexual abuse, according to the UN…
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12th anniversary of India’s anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal – Vatican News
Indian Christians are observing Kandhamal Day on Tuesday, the 12th anniversary of the outbreak of the unspeakable atrocities that continued unabated for weeks and months. Civil society organizations have appealed…
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Mexico’s indigenous populations bearing brunt of Covid-19 pandemic – Vatican News
Mexico's poor and indigenous populations are being hit hardest by the pandemic, where the lack of testing and access to medical treatment are significantly spiking the death toll.
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Korean reconciliation process led by churches links ‘history and memory’
The war that erupted on the Korean Peninsula 70 years ago to divide Korea has yet to end, so more prayers and discussion are needed to raise awareness for the…