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Nigeria: 40-days of prayer starts 22 August up to the eve of Independence Day – Vatican News

Paul Samasumo - Vatican City “The killings in Nigerian have been going on now for a long time. They are very worrisome, and the Bishops of Nigeria have declared a forty-day prayer period which will...

Bishop Mason: Bottom line on dementia is ‘lens of love’ – Vatican News

Lead Bishop for Health and Social Care, Right Reverend Paul Mason, speaks about the needs of dementia sufferers who are often denied access to loved ones due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

MALAWI: Archbishop Msusa excited with progress of Radio Project – Vatican News

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre, in Malawi, has expressed joy over progress made in the establishment of Kuwala FM, a diocesan Catholic radio station of the Archdiocese.

First Person: Pakistan health worker commits to polio fight, despite COVID fears

Despite suffering the after-effects of the COVID-19 virus, Husna Gul, a staff member with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan, is committed to ensuring that as many children as possible are vaccinated against the devastating consequences of polio, which can cause muscle-wasting, paralysis and death. 

WHO stresses need for quick action amid reports of fresh COVID-19 outbreaks

With several countries experiencing fresh COVID-19 outbreaks after periods of little or no transmission, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday highlighted the need for authorities to be able to move quickly to prevent further spread of the disease. 

As Burkina Faso grapples with COVID-19, new UN data reveals ‘alarming deterioration’ in food security

An estimated 3.3 million people in Burkina Faso are facing acute food insecurity, two United Nations agencies warned on Friday.  

Global organic wine market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 12% and surpass $ 15 billion by 2025

<!--UdmComment--><!--/UdmComment--> <h2 class="fe_heading2">Global organic wine market is projected to...

Former Istanbul Orthodox church becomes a mosque in Turkey – Vatican News

By Vatican News On Friday Turkey’s President, Tayyip Erdogan, ordered Istanbul’s Kariye Museum to be turned into a Muslim place of worship. The decision to transform the museum into a mosque comes just one month after...

Spanish gazpacho sets out to conquer the world

MURCIA (Spain), Aug 21 — Long a staple of the Spanish diet, gazpacho — the chilled soup made from a puree of tomatoes and other vegetables — is gaining space on supermarket shelves further...

Smartphone, blockchain technologies to open new frontier in fight against food fraud

Food fraudsters have found myriad ways to trick shoppers—from cheap horsemeat sold as beef to conventional apples labelled as organic. But new rapid testing and tracing technologies may help turn the tables on food...

Australia’s Catholic leaders publish report on Church governance – Vatican News

By Robin Gomes The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) and Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), the apex body of heads of women’s religious congregations in the country, on Friday released what they describe as an “important...

Organic Rheology Modifiers Market Analysis 2020-2025 by Size, Share, Latest Trends, Top 10 Key Players, Future Growth, Revenue Forecast, Demand Forecast

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Aug 20, 2020 (AmericaNewsHour) -- Kenneth Research recently added a report...

JCPOA: Statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

I take note of today’s announcement by the US regarding the so-called UN sanctions “snapback mechanism” under UN Security Council resolution 2231.

As I have repeatedly recalled, the US unilaterally ceased participation in the JCPOA by presidential Memorandum on 8 May 2018 and has subsequently not participated in any JCPOA-related activities. It cannot, therefore, be considered to be a JCPOA participant State for the purposes of possible sanctions snapback foreseen by the resolution.

COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school

return to school - The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF urged governments on the continent to promote a safe return to the classroom while also limiting spread of the virus.  “Schools have paved the...

Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws: UN trade body

The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems against ship pollution, UN trade body UNCTAD has stated. 

Use COVID lessons to ‘do things right’ for the future, urges UN chief

Lessons learnt from efforts to address the global pandemic must be used to “do things right for the future”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said, addressing a gathering of leading parliamentarians. 

Kenyan Bishops push against bill on reproductive health care

The Kenyan Bishops’ Conference and 26 pro-life groups call for the withdrawal of a Reproductive Health Care Bill, saying that promotes “illegalities and practices that are not acceptable.”

Caritas Internationalis: ’empower local communities’

By Vatican News World Humanitarian Day is annually celebrated on 19 August. It is a day set aside to raise awareness about humanitarian assistance worldwide and to pay tribute to the men and women who...

Southern African Catholic Bishops stand with Zimbabwean Bishops. – Vatican News

The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference has said it stands "in unconditional solidarity" with its Brother-Bishops of Zimbabwe in the face of attacks due to a Pastoral Letter that has provoked the wrath of the Zimbabwe Government.

Bosnia and Herzegovina should recognise sex crime survivors’ rights, say experts

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, tens of thousands of victims of sexual violence committed during conflict in the 1990s still await justice, UN-appointed rights experts said on Wednesday.

Greek island Mykonos gets partial lockdown – Vatican News

By John Carr As of today, all the smart bars and taverns on Mykonos will have to close at midnight, and at all other hours social distancing and mask-wearing will be required.  And the all-night...

India’s Catholics called to stand in solidarity with poor – Vatican News

The century-old All India Catholic Union (AICU) held its general body meeting online in Mumbai on Sunday, addressing some of the issues of the Catholic community in the country.

Democratic Party names Joe Biden as candidate for US presidential election – Vatican News

The Democratic Party formally nominates Joe Biden as its candidate for the America’s presidential elections in November.

Catholic leaders voice support for Ecuador’s indigenous after oil spill – Vatican News

A coalition of 117 Catholic leaders send a letter in support of indigenous communities at odds with Ecuador’s government following a massive oil spill.
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