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Christian geneticist Francis Collins wants churches to stay with virtual services for now
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Christian geneticist Francis Collins wants churches to stay with virtual services for now

Christian geneticist Dr. Francis Collins is advising churches to avoid in-person services as countries around the world fight to bring COVID-19 rates down. The advice of the laureate of 2020…

7 December 2020 · 5 min read

'Parish Renewal' at heart of Hong Kong Cardinal's Advent message - Vatican News
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‘Parish Renewal’ at heart of Hong Kong Cardinal’s Advent message – Vatican News

In his Pastoral Letter for Advent, Cardinal John Tong Hon of Hong Kong focuses on the theme of “Parish renewal” in his diocese for 2021.

7 December 2020 · 3 min read

First Person: COVID education is child’s play for Thai UN volunteer
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First Person: COVID education is child’s play for Thai UN volunteer

An innovative initiative to provide child-friendly information about COVID-19 has been launched by a UN volunteer (UNV) in Thailand who recognized that children needed to know more about the dangers…

5 December 2020 · 4 min read

Contribution of life in soil ‘remains largely underestimated’, says UN agriculture agency 
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Contribution of life in soil ‘remains largely underestimated’, says UN agriculture agency 

Even though soil organisms play a crucial role in boosting food production, enhancing nutritious diets, preserving human health, and combating climate change, the real contribution of these tiny life forms remains largely underestimated, the…

5 December 2020 · 4 min read

COVID-19: Right decisions now will secure a life of dignity for all
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COVID-19: Right decisions now will secure a life of dignity for all

Critical decisions made now to address the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a life of dignity for all people, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Friday, addressing the second…

4 December 2020 · 5 min read

EU Budget 2021 deal: supporting the recovery | News | European Parliament
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EU Budget 2021 deal: supporting the recovery | News | European Parliament

MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for key EU programmes creating jobs, tackling the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and boosting climate action.Committee on Budgets Source : ©…

4 December 2020 · 1 min read

New Africa alliance aims to tackle deadly COVID ‘infodemic’
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New Africa alliance aims to tackle deadly COVID ‘infodemic’

A new network in Africa aims to combat the “infodemic” of misinformation online surrounding COVID-19 and other health emergencies on the continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday. 

3 December 2020 · 4 min read

No surprises, conservative Christians helped Trump garner 74 million votes, but percentage was high, survey shows
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No surprises, conservative Christians helped Trump garner 74 million votes, but percentage was high, survey shows

Guess why Donald Trump did not lose by a landslide in the U.S. presidential election? Conservative Christians voted for him in big numbers. That is hardly surprising news, but their…

3 December 2020 · 3 min read