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A letter of support to the struggle of indigenous people of Raposa Serra do Sol |
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Written by Campagna Indios TIRSS
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
 After three years of the signing of the presidential decree homologating the Indigenous Land Raposa Serra do Sol (RSS) the announcement of the operation, termed as UPTAKON 3, to expel the non-indigenous from the homologated area made us very happy. We felt the commitment of the Federal Government to guarantee the rights of these indigenous people which are already guaranteed by the Brazilian constitution.On 9th of April we got shocked by the decision of the Supreme Federal Tribunal, of suspending the operation aimed at removing the invaders once and for all.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 April 2008 )
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The Consolata Missionary Sister fights against human trafficking |
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Written by Sanibonani
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
 She is known throughout the world for her battles, so much so that even President Bush wanted to meet her in Rome. Her life is on the streets, saving prostitutes.Sister Eugenia Bonetti was once caressed on the forehead by John Paul II. And this may not even be a piece of news, because the meeting between the Pope and a nun is something normal. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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Mongolia: Catholic Community Still Awaits Government Permission For Church |
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
 Catholics in a Mongolian town are not disheartened by local authorities' repeated delay in granting permission for faith activities.
"It may take longer and there are many frustrations and disappointments, but we trust that the lord will grant us a church eventually," Joseph, spokesperson for the community in Zuun Mod, told UCA News recently. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 April 2008 )
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Rev. Peter Kairo appointed the new Archbishop of Nyeri |
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Written by Naisula Lesuuda - africanpress
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Monday, 21 April 2008 |
 His Lordship the Right Rev. Peter Kairo is now the new Archbishop of the catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri.
His appointment was made Saturday by His holiness the pope Benedict the sixteenth.
He takes over the leadership of the diocese after the Late Archbishop Nicodemus Kirima who passed on in November last year.
Born on 24th of May 1941, His grace Kairo says his passion for priesthood started very early in life but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 April 2008 )
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