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Pope Francis doesn't hold back in condemning exploitation in Congo
… off the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Hands off Africa! Stop choking Africa: It is not a mine to be stripped or a terrain to be plundered." It is a remarkable fact of life in Africa …
Church helps mining community evolve in dark, warming Arctic
… point for a community navigating a drastic change in its identity. The last Norwegian coal mine in Svalbard — an archipelago that's one of the world's fastest warming spots — was slated to … town of visible paradoxes. The open water of the rapidly warming sea laps up against old coal mining conveyors. Tourists come by the environmentally unfriendly planeload to seek pristine … year from coal-fired to diesel-powered energy production at the plant — which prompted the mine's original decision to shut down — is expected to halve carbon dioxide emissions even as the …
Pope Francis slams 'insatiable greed' fueling violence in Congo's east
… groups have sought to profit over the country's bountiful natural resources through illicit mining practices. "It causes indignation to know that the insecurity, violence and war that …
In Congo, Pope Francis demands world leaders 'stop choking Africa'
… in the Congolese capital city of Kinshasa. "Hands off Africa! Stop choking Africa: It is not a mine to be stripped or a terrain to be plundered." In a rousing speech at the country's … east and international superpowers like China, Russia and the United States vying for mining contracts for critical natural resources that are essential to transition to green energy, …
Congo is being 'martyred' for its natural resources. Will Pope Francis challenge the US, China?
… Republic of Congo, taking away true peace," he added. Nzumbu noted that in addition to mining, the country's oil supply and forests are being depleted and that the international community often ignores local mining laws and regulations, which he said deprive local communities of the necessary means of … and renewable energies. "This new concept also involves getting all children out of artisanal mines, protecting vulnerable women in the mines, giving women access to decision-making positions …
Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians unite in support for Apache fight to save Oak Flat
… east of Phoenix that a multinational corporation is seeking to turn into an underground copper mine. Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Indigenous groups filed amicus briefs on Jan. 9 urging the 9th … government could sell the site to Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of the British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. Oral arguments are scheduled for March. Apache Stronghold's lawsuit … to court filings, the ceremonies can take place only on the site, which would be destroyed by mining. The Apaches believe Oak Flat is a "blessed place" that is home to Ga'an — guardians or …
My ectopic pregnancy: 'I never want to go through that again'
… see ," as well as removing my remaining fallopian tube, leaving none, after an experience like mine is not only anxiety-inducing but also unethical in my mind. Failing to act early in a …
The fate of the world rests on this
… had outlived most of his family. One remaining brother was out of range, working a private mine somewhere in the Southwest. My first task was to gain power of attorney, the second to get …
Kirk Whalum on Catholic conversion, gospel jazz, and finding identity in God
… when my wife asked me that question, I was like, "I would do that." I would invite friends of mine who were not gospel artists or even Christians, for that matter, but who have a spiritual … again, I'm over here in the R&B and jazz world. Michael Card , who is a dear friend of mine and a huge Contemporary Christian artist, gave Keith my number and said "You need to work …
American conservatives don't understand the late Pope Benedict's legacy
… think charity or philanthropy are a sufficient response to injustice: 'I cannot give what is mine to the other, without first giving him what pertains to him in justice.' " Anthony Annett , …