In a historic first, exponents of traditional Siberian religion gather in Congress to elect a Supreme Shaman: Kara-Ool Dopchun-Ool. The adherents of the animist tradition do not want funds from the state and do not ask to erect places of worship. They promise battle against imposters who cheat people.
Sri Lanka, children swear to 'protect nature' and give up Coca-Cola
by Melani Manel Perera | SRI LANKAPope in Geneva focuses on the mission of evangelization as a way to boost Christian unity
| VATICAN – SWITZERLANDIn the Mass celebrated for Swiss Catholics, the last event of his visit to Geneva, Francis took inspiration from the Our Father to underlie the "brotherhood" inherent in being children of the one Father, the simplicity inherent in the request for "bread" needed to live (rather than what is superfluous), and forgiveness, which is necessary if we want to be forgiven by God.
Since January, Turkey has repatriated 17,000 Afghans. So far this year, 330,000 Afghans have returned, millions in recent years, Afghan Minister says. Many find it hard to reintegrate, many live in poverty. Meanwhile, people continue to flee from Afghanistan. More than 100,000 have been displaced since january. For Father Moretti, it is “nonsense” to say that the war is over.
For historians, the Montagnards are a “righteous minority in their own homeland”. Poverty, deforestation, intensive agriculture and pollution are the most critical emergencies. Despite the persecution, the Church offers material and spiritual support and offers many social and charitable activities to them.
The charity is working in the camp near Cox's Bazar with 200 volunteers. Every day it feeds 46,000 refugees. It has installed 250 solar panels and built 12,000 small houses. The Bangladeshi government wants to move 150,000 people to Vasanchor but the Rohingya “want to stay together".
On a visit to the Ecumenical Center of the World Council of Churches, Francis invites those present to help overcome past grievances and the interests of our. " Our differences must not be excuses. Even now we can walk in the Spirit: we can pray, evangelize and serve together. This is possible and it is pleasing to God! Walking, praying and working together: this is the great path that we are called to follow today".
The search for at least 192 missing people continues. Overcrowding, strong winds and two-metre high waves sank the KM Sinar Bangun. The authorities are speaking to witnesses and relatives to determine the exact number of passengers. At least three people are confirmed dead; 18 survivors so far. A hundred motorcycles were on board.
Pope Francis is hopeful about relations with China, which are not just based on diplomatic talks but also on cultural exchanges and friendship. For him, Card Zen is "a little scared".
One hundred families went back to the eastern sector of the northern metropolis. A Chaldean priest talks about reconstruction. In addition to houses, social and economic life must be rebuilt. For Muslim leaders, there is no rebirth without Christians.
With today's signature, the two leaders commit to a lasting and stable peace on the Korean Peninsula. The deal calls for the recovering the remains of prisoners of war. Kim makes an "Unwavering commitment" to denuclearise the peninsula. Trump offers security guarantees to North Korea. China approves; France has doubts. South Koreans “hope” for peace. North Korean refugees are concerned.
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