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‘I don’t understand why Africa is still hungry’: UN envoy
‘I don’t understand why Africa is still hungry’: UN envoy’s plan to transform food systems for all. Food systems involve all the stages that lead up to the point when…
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Victims for sure, but abuse survivors can also be active agents of reform
Children's shoes and toys are seen on a sidewalk in Dublin Aug. 25 as part of a demonstration against clerical sex abuse in Dublin. Pope Francis met privately for an…
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Cardinal Parolin to ESOF2020: Faith helps science promote human development – Vatican News
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin opens the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) held in Trieste, and urges scientific researchers and entrepreneurs to allow faith to guide their efforts to promote…
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Finland: Participatory budgeting should be included as part of EU’s COVID-19 emergency fund
Participatory budgeting should be included as part of EU’s COVID-19 emergency fund allocation; Finnish MP Mari Holopainen Mrs Mari Holopainen, a member of the Finnish Parliament from the Green League, is…
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Europe must clarify position in global economy, Orbán says in Bled
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Europe must clarify its position in the global economy and the related consequences during a panel discussion with other prime ministers from the region at…
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Hong Kong Cardinal advocates for promoting a culture of life
In his message for Pro-Life Day 2020, Cardinal John Tong of Hong Kong urges Christians to promote a ‘culture of life’, as the Church marks the 25th anniversary of the…
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An International Viewpoint On The Willamette Valley Wines Of Oregon
Changing vineyard leaves in fall, Willamette Valley, Oregon getty Jarad Hadi was born in Clackamas, Oregon—southeast of the city of Portland. While growing up, his family spent time living in…
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‘Wisdom’ of Guatemala’s indigenous people needed for sustainable development: a UN Resident Coordinator blog
“Now more than ever, we must heed the wisdom of indigenous peoples. This wisdom calls upon us to care for the earth so that not only our generation may enjoy…
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How Trump’s Republican National Convention speech wove faith into the ‘great American story’
(RNS) — Accepting the Republican nomination for a second term, President Donald Trump framed his remarks with what he called “the great American story.” Trump delivered the speech Thursday (Aug.…
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How the Met Was Made
Talk about a spoiled birthday. For years leading up to its 150th anniversary the Metropolitan Museum of Art had been planning a swell of celebratory programming: an overhaul of its…