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An inside look at how Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar have revolutionized Catholic-Muslim relations
A new book takes readers behind the scenes of the unlikely friendship between the leader of the Catholic Church and the head of the most prestigious and influential Islamic institute in the world.
Death of Paul Raphael Joseph Bossie, CLR-OTP
Paul, dedicated to the resurrection and passion of Christ, a lifelong non-violent and peace activist and US Army veteran, died on October 14, 2023, at the age of 83. According to Fr. Bob Bossie, SCJ, his brother, “Single handedly, Paul began the protest of Chicago’s Air and Water show in 1992. He saw the show as a recruiting tool for all young men and women. Paul named the weekend event a military commercial for war and recruiting.” From one person, the weekend protest grew to a group of 10-12 consistent people, with the most participation being 50-60 people.
Sex trafficking in South Dakota
Jennifer Long, Executive Director of Native Hope, writes: “Here in the United States, human trafficking disproportionately impacts Native Americans. In South Dakota, 40% of trafficking victims are Native women, while Native Americans only make up 9% of South Dakota's total population.
It’s a harsh reality that whenever an event attracts a large number of men, there is a market for sex trafficking—annual gatherings like South Dakota’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and pheasant hunting season.”
Here’s a brief video about human trafficking and the Red Sand Project.
Palestine-Israel war
Videos on the context behind the war between Palestine and Israel.
What is the Gaza Strip? (1 min)
How Israel was Created (15 min)
The homelessness crisis in California continues | The Week
2023: The Hottest Year On Record
Read more at: https://international.la-croix.com/news/environment/2023-in-the-eye-of-the-climate-review-of-an-extraordinary-year/18985
"What can cities do for the climate?" San Antonio is heading in the green direction by approving a deal to have solar panels installed and thereby offset 11% of its energy consumption. They're using 42 facilities and lots (city-owned) as sites for these solar panels. Read more here:
How Cities Can Scale On-Site Solar with New Federal Incentives - RMI
What are the attitudes of Americans on climate change (fossil fuels, renewable energy, and involvement)? The Pew Research Center offers a report on a survey conducted in 2022 and 2023.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/
A new book takes readers behind the scenes of the unlikely friendship between the leader of the Catholic Church and the head of the most prestigious and influential Islamic institute in the world.
Death of Paul Raphael Joseph Bossie, CLR-OTP
Paul, dedicated to the resurrection and passion of Christ, a lifelong non-violent and peace activist and US Army veteran, died on October 14, 2023, at the age of 83. According to Fr. Bob Bossie, SCJ, his brother, “Single handedly, Paul began the protest of Chicago’s Air and Water show in 1992. He saw the show as a recruiting tool for all young men and women. Paul named the weekend event a military commercial for war and recruiting.” From one person, the weekend protest grew to a group of 10-12 consistent people, with the most participation being 50-60 people.
Sex trafficking in South Dakota
Jennifer Long, Executive Director of Native Hope, writes: “Here in the United States, human trafficking disproportionately impacts Native Americans. In South Dakota, 40% of trafficking victims are Native women, while Native Americans only make up 9% of South Dakota's total population.
It’s a harsh reality that whenever an event attracts a large number of men, there is a market for sex trafficking—annual gatherings like South Dakota’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and pheasant hunting season.”
Here’s a brief video about human trafficking and the Red Sand Project.
Palestine-Israel war
Videos on the context behind the war between Palestine and Israel.
What is the Gaza Strip? (1 min)
How Israel was Created (15 min)
The homelessness crisis in California continues | The Week
2023: The Hottest Year On Record
Read more at: https://international.la-croix.com/news/environment/2023-in-the-eye-of-the-climate-review-of-an-extraordinary-year/18985
"What can cities do for the climate?" San Antonio is heading in the green direction by approving a deal to have solar panels installed and thereby offset 11% of its energy consumption. They're using 42 facilities and lots (city-owned) as sites for these solar panels. Read more here:
How Cities Can Scale On-Site Solar with New Federal Incentives - RMI
What are the attitudes of Americans on climate change (fossil fuels, renewable energy, and involvement)? The Pew Research Center offers a report on a survey conducted in 2022 and 2023.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/