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Pope urges science, technology to create inclusive society – Vatican News
Pope Francis sends a message to the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which is discussing the contribution of science for the survival of humanity in light of the pandemic and other issues.
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Belarus: ‘There is no sustainable development without human rights’ – a UN Resident Coordinator blog
Belarus has been rocked by mass demonstrations, and violent state crackdowns, since the disputed August presidential election that saw Alexander Lukashenko returned to power. In this blog, Joanna Kazana-Wisniowiecki, the UN Resident Coordinator in Belarus, explains what the unrest means for the Organization.
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How to counter pandemic fatigue and refresh public commitment to COVID-19 prevention measures
In recent weeks, many countries have been reporting an increase in “pandemic fatigue” – people are feeling demotivated about following recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from the virus.
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The Battle of Lepanto: When Turks Skinned Christians Alive for Refusing Islam
… first order, and Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestants rejoiced. Practically speaking … had conquered much of Eastern Europe, could be stopped … late had been the Islamic powers’ latest … caused Christian Europe serious concern. … Christians rejoiced at …
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UK and US churches urge governments to cancel debt of poorest households due to virus
Churches on both sides of the Anglo-American divide have called for debt relief for those who have fallen into difficulties after months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UN chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage, starting now
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of strong public health systems and emergency preparedness for communities and economies globally, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for greater investments in universal health coverage.
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Canada Shines at Frankfurt 2020
The country will be well represented at the world’s biggest book fair. (Sponsored)
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Religion has a positive impact on Canadians
Newcomers to this country often find Canadians have a curious stance toward religion. We seldom say much negative about religion in public but we never take it too seriously either. A new study, The Hidden Economy: How Faith Helps Fuel Canada’s GDP, suggests it may be time to take a second look at the public…
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Covid-19 poses threat to religion
… , particularly Europe, and are its values threatening religion? The … have freed the European mind, turning Europe into the … Any white European is free to embrace Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism … Europeans stay loyal to Christianity but many spend their …
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Erdogan: Macron’s Statement on Islam a ‘Clear Provocation’
… in a speech to Turkish religious workers on Tuesday, accusing Macron … speech mixed references to Islamic radicalism, islamic seperatism, and Islam as a whole … growing acceptance of racism in European society. Europe experienced a slowly growing …