News
Acute hunger looms in the DRC warns UN – Vatican News
The FAO and WFP have warned that the scale of acute hunger in the DRC is “staggering”. Conflict and insecurity have been a leading factor, followed by Covid-19 and economic…
Health
COVID-19: WHO chief outlines five ‘vital changes’ to address inequities
Investing in equitable production and access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments, is among five “vital changes” the world needs to make this year to address the inequalities the pandemic…
Europe
Article – What is the EU single market and why does it matter? (video)
, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/eu-affairs/20210325STO00805/
News
Guterres highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future, marking International Day
The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged everyone involved in the sport sector to help advance climate action, combat discrimination and prejudice, and ensure that global sporting events leave a positive…
Health
COVID-19 lays bare social inequality says UN chief, as COVAX doses top 36 million
The COVID crisis "has revealed how unequal our societies are” said the UN chief in his message for World Health Day released on Monday.
Christianity
Coin found in Jerusalem’s Old City may contributed to Temple tax in Herod’s time
Archeologists in Jerusalem's Old City have discovered a box of artifacts, including a rare silver that pilgrims might have used to pay the Temple tax during King Herod's reign, a…
Health
Secretary-General welcomes US decision to lift sanctions against ICC officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the decision by the United States to lift sanctions and visa restrictions against officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Health
First Person: A diabetes fighter in Eswatini pours all her efforts into beating COVID-19
Dumsile Mavuso, the founder and head of Eswatini’s first national association for people with diabetes, is now bringing her knowledge and experience to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with…
News
Pope celebrates Holy Thursday Mass in Cardinal Becciu’s home – Vatican News
The private celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper took place in the Cardinal's apartments in the presence of a few members of the Focolare Movement.
Europe
ESMA closed for Easter Holidays 1, 2 and 5 April
ESMA closed for Easter Holidays 1, 2 and 5 April Thursday 01 April 2021 17:28 We will reopen on Tuesday 6 April.