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St. Charles library again accepting book donations

The St. Charles Public Library is again accepting donations of books and other items at its new facility. With the library back at its original location at 1 S. Sixth Ave., small quantities of items in good condition can be dropped off in the main lobby …

A light book about serious things

Book Review By Derryll White Scrimger, Richard (2016).  Lucky Jonah. This is a Canadian novel with the main character, Jonah, 13 in Grade 8 in a small Ontario town.  Jonah is given a disposable camera with 12...

Religious Sisters organise a Day of Prayer for eSwatini and South Africa. – Vatican News

Following the social unrest that engulfed South Africa and eSwatini recently, women religious leaders in Southern Africa organised an online Day of Prayer to intercede for their countries.

Pope prays for victims of flooding in China and blesses Olympics – Vatican News

Pope Francis prays for the victims of flash floods in the city of Zhengzhou, capital of China's Henan Province. He also remembers the Olympic games that started on Friday in Tokyo, blessing all those taking part.

10 years after independence, world’s newest nation has ‘little to celebrate,’ says South Sudan churches’ leader

South Sudan came into existence 10 years ago, but there is little to celebrate for the world's newest nation, Father James Oyet Latansio, general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches.

Padmini of Malwa book review: The queen speaks

Express News Service The retelling of an old tale is, at best, an onerous task. Especially if you are going to rewrite one of the best known love stories: the beloved queen of Baz Bahadur,...

Klara and the Sun book review: If robots could feel

Express News Service Klara is a unique Artificial Friend (AF) with unusual insight and outstanding observational qualities. Companions for the youth, AFs get their nourishment from the sun’s rays. They are meant to help encourage...

Summit on COVID-19 impacts on mental health

Statement by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe (Athens, Greece, 22 July 2021) Your excellencies, Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Mitsotakis, First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament, Mr Kaklamanis, Vice President of the...

IOM Assists 113 West African Migrants to Return Home from Algeria

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitated this week the voluntary and safe return of 113 Gambian, Liberian, Sierra Leonian and Senegalese migrants (5 women, 87 men, 1 girl, 20 boys) from Algeria through...

Messages from CEC General Secretary

To connect with CEC Member Churches across Europe, CEC general secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen brings highlights from significant CEC activities in a video update each month.

Delta variant now dominant in much of European region

The SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern is moving fast across Europe and has now become the most dominant strain across much of the region, based on new data. Surveillance data reported to the WHO Regional...

One brave family’s story of working to prevent drowning and why

“I shook his hand and said see you on Friday.” Those were the last words Ian Jones said to his son Tom after dropping him back at his dormitory at the University of Worcester...

GUEST COLUMN: A gripping new book about the KKK

Although Curtis Wilkie’s new book is mostly about the Ku Klux Klan in Jones and Forrest counties in the 1960s, Pike County and a well-known Klansman of the McComb area are included. Wilkie, who grew...

Zambian Bishops denounce pre-election violence. – Vatican News

Catholic Bishops in Zambia say the country’s motto of “One Zambia, One Nation” is under threat going by the prevalence of pre-election violence and hate speech perpetrated by political cadres at the instigation of politicians.

MICHAEL RAPAPORT PARTNERS WITH DISRUPTIVE DAILY FANTASY SPORTS PLATFORM STATHERO

MICHAEL RAPAPORT PARTNERS WITH DISRUPTIVE DAILY FANTASY SPORTS PLATFORM STATHERO MICHAEL RAPAPORT MLB FANTASY CHALLENGES ON STATHERO! Available to download on Apple and Android! StatHero is partnering with known antagonizer, actor and comedian, Michael Rapaport, to...

Aptima Receives USSOCOM Contract for Holistic Sleep Optimization and Remediation Platform

/EIN News/ -- RESTORE aims to enhance a warfighter’s ability to achieve the restorative effects of sleep through innovative restoration technologies and personalized regimens. Sleep issues are prevalent across all the Services, including USSOCOM WOBURN, Mass.,...

Muellners Foundation has appointed fintech influencer Prasanna Lohar from India on its governing Board.

Copenhagen, Denmark/Mumbai, India: Muellners Foundation today announces that Prasanna Lohar has joined the Foundation on its ‘Finscale Steering Committee’. Prasanna is a fintech influencer with more than 18 years of experience in engineering, product development,...

Revealed: Inequalities persist in HIV prevention, child treatment services

Nearly half of the 1.7 million children worldwide living with HIV were not on treatment last year, the UN programme leading the global fight against HIV and AIDS, UNAIDS, said in a report released together with partners. 

US Cardinal advocates for rights of undocumented migrants – Vatican News

Speaking at an immigration reformation rally in the United States, Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washing DC speaks of the rights of immigrants to peace and inclusion, and calls on Law-makers to pass immigration reform legislation.

Obama, Springsteen releasing book based on their podcast

Former President Obama and Bruce Springsteen are teaming up again to take on the literary world, releasing a new book based on their popular podcast. "Renegades: Born in the USA" is described by publisher Penguin...

Social Impact Organizations working in India invited to register for the Chat for Impact Bootcamp powered by WhatsApp

The Chat for Impact Bootcamp will enable 100 nonprofits working with people in India to start a WhatsApp Helpline to advance their work during the pandemic WhatsApp is supporting 100 non-profits in India to set...

Mental health should be a human right for all

Press release Athens, Greece, 22 July 2021 In a bold demonstration of solidarity, senior health officials from the WHO European Region today made clear their commitment to address the mental health crisis unfolding across the Region,...

Profiles in Faith: Wilton Cardinal Gregory: First African American Cardinal Advocates for Ethics and Inclusiveness

Introduction Wilton Daniel GregoryVideo screenshot In October 2020, when Pope Francis announced his selection of 13 new cardinals from eight countries as diverse as Rwanda, Chile, Brunei and Mexico, he also accorded the honor to Wilton...

“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision

A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profound discussions about the role of religion in society.

Exclusive Excerpt From Howard Mansfield’s Newest Book

“View in the White Mountains” by Thomas Cole, 1827 This is an excerpt from “Chasing Eden,” the latest book by Hancock’s Howard Mansfield — an author who “sifts through the commonplace and the forgotten to...
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