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Synod seeks to offset carbon footprint of upcoming General Assembly

The General Secretariat of the Synod commits to working towards a sustainable General Assembly in the month of October, as Pope Francis prepares to release part two of his encyclical "Laudato si'".

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Healing nun to lead retreat for lay people in Cebu

The Archdiocese of Cebu announced on Friday that there will be a retreat for lay people with Irish nun Sr. Briege McKenna, a well-known international speaker and faith healer.

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Pope: 'Greater literacy promotes sustainable and peaceful societies'

Pope Francis underscores the value of literacy for individuals and societies, while shedding light on three challenges, in a message to a global UNESCO conference to mark International Literacy Day.

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Manila archdiocese divests from ‘coal, other destructive businesses’

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila announced it has divested from fossil fuels, the largest contributor to climate change, and what it called “other destructive businesses”.