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140 migrants die in deadliest shipwreck of the year – Vatican News
A Europe-bound vessel with 200 people abord capsized off the coast of Senegal on a route where at least 414 people have now died this year.
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JCTR concerned about Zambia’s debt crisis – Vatican News
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), based in Zambia, says the country is facing an unprecedented debt crisis now worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The challenge of winter during COVID-19 for poor families
This winter will present the unprecedented public health challenge of having to face the COVID-19 pandemic and the flu season at the same time. The colder months bring challenges for less affluent households to heat their homes adequately, thus increasing their exposure to health risks. On World Cities Day, 31 October, we take a moment…
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Celebrate Grand Admiral Thrawn’s 30th Birthday Next Year With New Books, Fancy Books, and Old Books (on T-Shirts!)
It’s a good time to be a fan of the Grand Admiral.Image: Lucasfilm/Del Rey In 1991, the Star Wars universe changed forever. After a few years of quiet, the Expanded Universe exploded in scope and reach, kicking off with a series of novels from Timothy …
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New Constitution: Conversations in Chile pave new path
The Bahá’ís of Chile have been creating spaces for exploration of the spiritual dimensions of human life as part of conversations about the future of the country.
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COVID-19: Taking stock and moving forward together
Statement by the WHO Regional Director for Europe at an emergency meeting of ministers of health from the WHO European Region on COVID-19 projections for the winter season
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Millions affected as devastating typhoon strikes Viet Nam
A major typhoon has struck central Viet Nam, affecting millions of people – including about 2.5 million children – in a region already reeling from the effects of severe floods, according to UN agencies in the country. There are also reports that 174 people have died or are missing. Storm Molave, which made landfall at around…
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Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher Appointed Next Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance
Deerfield, IL – October 29, 2020 The International Council (IC) of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Thomas Schirrmacher as the next Secretary General / CEO. Bringing many years of experience serving in various roles in the WEA, Dr Schirrmacher was recommended by the Search Committee from among…
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Ireland: Church leaders and Prime Minister discuss Covid impact – Vatican News
Irish Church leaders meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin to discuss the effect current Covid-19 restrictions are having on the health and well-being of the faith community in the country.
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PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan on making PS5 more successful than PS4
… barely touch, including parts of Eastern Europe. And it’s an … I was in charge of Europe, we had a pretty … comparison. “That is the fruit of not massive spending sprees … very, very steadily, carefully planned organic growth. Probably the best example …