Syria: World Day of Prayer for Peace in Syria
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World Press Freedom Day
Italy: Celebrating May with Books
International Economy and Society Award
Global Campaign for Education
“Every child needs a teacher!” This is the motto of this year’s Global Action Week, launched by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE). The purpose of the Campaign is to draw the attention of the media, institutional representatives and society in general to the urgent need to provide primary school students with a quality education…. Read more »
Revolutions in the Publishing Field
On 18 March 2013, the Third If Book Then Conference, organized by Bookrepublic was held in Milan, Italy. The purpose of the annual event is to try to glimpse what is in store for the world of book publishing. Various speakers sketched out the features of this sector, which is in a state of rapid… Read more »
Spreading the Good News in the Desert
To disseminate the Gospel in desert areas inhabited by illiterate, tribal peoples: this is the mission of Radio Akicha (which means light in the Turkana language). The small broadcasting station, which is supported by the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, broadcasts a variety of programs to the Turkana tribes living in the… Read more »
Carlo Maria Martini International Award
The diocese of Milan, Italy has instituted the Carlo Maria Martini International Award in honor of the Archbishop who guided the diocese from 1980-2002. Purpose of the award: “so that the figure of Cardinal Martini will not be reduced to partial memories but will always be welcomed and lived for its full value, namely: his… Read more »
Generation Y: Connected Anytime, Anywhere
The 2012 Cisco Connected World Technology Report analyzes the habits of young adults between the ages of 18 and 30–the so-called Generation Y, who grew up with the new technologies. According to the report, commissioned by Cisco and conducted by InsightExpress, Gen Y’ers in every part of the world no longer consider the smartphone to be… Read more »
South Sudan Bishop Wins UN Peace Prize
Seventy-six year old Paride Taban, Bishop Emeritus of Taban, South Sudan, has won the U.N. peace prize 2013 for his efforts to foster reconciliation in this conflict-torn part of the world. The decision was motivated by his work at the Holy Trinity Peace Village in Kuron, in the east of South Sudan. Founded by Bishop… Read more »